Dear Talitha,
It’s been a year since you were laid on my chest at 9:56am. I got teary-eyed as I held you close. Another daughter to love…
You are strong, but gentle. Adventurous, but shy.
You will crawl across the splash pad on your own, but you nuzzle your head in my neck and hide your eyes when you meet someone new.
I catch you fearlessly climbing out of your high chair and standing in the shopping cart, yet you love to sing quietly from the backseat as we drive around town.
Your favorite activities are throwing a ball and wrestling, but when I put you in bed at night you grab your pacifier and lovey and smile up at me calmly before drifting off to sleep with ease.
I pray you live up to your middle name and continue to bring joy to the people around you. I hope you are adventurous and loving – willing to try new things and take risks, but always doing it to serve God’s Kingdom and His people.
You are truly a little girl who arises with joy each day. I have so much to learn from your gentle disposition. I love you, Talitha Bean, and I’m so thankful God chose me to be your mother.
Love,
Mom
Happy birthday to your little love!