Well, there she is . . . our 17-year old baby girl . . . hard to imagine.
It is not difficult at all to remember the blond curls all over her head as a toddler.
I don't even have to try hard to see her walking around in every pair of grown-up shoes anyone happened to leave around.
She LOVED hats too . . . still does . . . and a swirly dress . . . that flows out when she makes a fast circle.
And those adorable eyes as she pulled on the coattail of men in the church asking, "Are YOU Bro. Pastor?" and then, "Can I give you a hug?" Got lots of PIMs that way as a traveling deputation family.
Seems like just yesterday for every one of those memories, but today. . . this vibrant, sensitive young lady lives in our house. She is caring and kind, and knows how to take care of sick folks, and little children too. When did this happen? Must have been while we were working in Ghana, staying busy, and helping her do school work (anything below 98 is a disaster in her opinion!).
17 years of the blessing of Candra in our home, and especially in our hearts.
We joined in the celebration on Friday, September 19 (the day after her September 18 birthday). And lots of her friends joined too . . . thank God for friends, and the joy of sharing. Wish you could have been with us, but thankful for your prayers and love for Candra . . . always.
17 already? THANK YOU JESUS!!!
3 comments:
I had a suspicion you might have posted another blog entry. Checked it out. Wasn't disappointed.
Beautiful young lady! Happy 17th Candra.
Benson's
C.A.R.
Wow...not much of a baby anymore is she? Happy Birthday to Candra and congratulations on keeping your sanity another year with teenagers! :) I guess it's not too hard since we are speaking of Melinda & Candra.
Pam Sisco
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