Our number three daughter has just turned thirteen. She is now older than her two sisters were when she was born. (Victoria was 11 and Jessica was 12) That seems like a lifetime ago. From the first minute we knew Alyssa was on the way she has been a blessing to our family. Her kindness, personality, and good nature have always been like an oil on troubled waters with all of our ups and downs. She sees everything with enthusiasm and enjoyment. Well, almost everything. Not the most enthusiastic about room cleaning...although her room is looking better. :)
Jessica took Alyssa out to get her ears pierced, took her to lunch, and then took her jewelry shopping. How sweet! Alyssa's birthday fell directly on Thanksgiving day this year. We decided to do her birthday cake on Sunday afternoon since there were so many pies sitting around on Thursday. She didn't mind, that's just the way she is. Praise the Lord! She has seen someone saved every week for the past few months. We're so grateful for Bro. Josh and Mrs. DeAnna, Miss Sharon Carstens, and the other bus workers who encourage her each week. Her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Dickerson, gave her a beautiful pink Bible and it means so much to her. During the service I noticed that she kept looking at her wrist. Her Aunt Marsha and Uncle NuNu gave her a charm bracelet. It is beautiful and she was so pleased.
Lord, I thank you for Alyssa and for the people who set the example and show their love for her with their kind words, actions, and thoughtfulness.
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