Magic in the Mess: How do you measure a year?

It's impossible that you are already one year old, but here we are celebrating your first birthday.

It seems like just yesterday we were announcing your arrival, and singing you the birthday song for the very first time (that gem of a video, here).

Your dad and I have been praying for you since the day we found out there was a you, and we've prayed so many things on your behalf. God has already answered so many of our prayers in your first year of life, and we continue to be amazed at God's goodness displayed through you.

As we look forward to the years ahead of us,

We pray...

that you'll have a rich faith in God and know the Lord deeply

with a compassionate heart to love others

and resilience to carry you through life's trials

that you'll be hard working and confident in your abilities, but humble and conscientious

growing up to be gracious and wise,

clothed in strength and dignity

laughing without fear of the future (Proverbs 31:25)

that you're always surrounded by the people who love you

and you never for a single second doubt how very loved you are

that health issues will be few and far between

and regardless of how life twists and turns,

that you know real joy and remain truly grateful in all circumstances.

(On a more hilarious note, I also think this prayer by Tina Fey for her daughter sums things up rather well.)

Last week as I was preparing for Adelaide's party the song "Seasons of Love" popped into my head.

(In case you've been under a rock and have never heard the song Seasons of Love, here it is for your listening pleasure. I trust it will be on repeat in your head all day. You're welcome.)

As I listened to the lyrics I felt like it was written just for a first birthday...

(Cue the music!)

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