nine thank you's

Ella, my dear,

today is your day.

you're the last of the stephens seven to have a birthday in 2017.

here are nine thank you's for being just who you are...

thank you for donating your hair to help someone else

thank you for being a gift giver and always wanting to bless people

thank you for your love of acting

thank you for always asking me to snuggle ("two g" as you would call it) at bedtime

thank you for being cai's other momma and helping me teach and train him

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thank you for singing throughout the day

thank you for all the times you rub my back when we talk

thank you for your heart of safety...whether it be that everyone is buckled in the car or that the front door is locked so cai doesn't happen to go out 

thank you for listening with your whole heart anytime i talk about God. i know you're taking it all in and one day you'll be so on fire for God that you won't hold back

we love you.

we're grateful for you.

happy 9th, sweet girl!

love, mom