Friday, March 2, 2012

Project 52: A Great Leap

     It was a warm evening in June the first time I glimpsed my beautiful daughter Patty.  She was three years old.  Her brown eyes peered up at me from behind the leg of a Social Worker.  Her brother, Anthony was thrust into my arms.  They both had the chicken pox.  Patty had a tattered doll clutched in her arms.  I loved her the moment I saw her.  She followed our boys around the house.   Fortunately, they all had the chicken pox already.  They soon had her laughing and giggling.  

     Patty turned seventeen this week.  I don't know where the time has gone.  I must have blinked.  Surely, she is still only three, or maybe four.

      Patty wants to be a pastry chef.  She enjoys baking cakes and cookies.  My husband baked her birthday cake.  She told him what she wanted.  Patty likes camping and shopping, not necessarily in that order.  Her favorite color is purple.  She loves pandas.  Patty can not resist chocolate in any form.  She drinks tea - not coffee.  She is good at math.
     The family went to dinner to celebrate at Red Robin.   Patty loved it when the wait staff clapped and sang a birthday song to her. They presented her with an ice cream sundae.
     The "big leap" is me realizing that my baby has grown into a very special young woman.  I can't wait to see what life holds in store for her.
Sing to God, sing praise to His name,
estol Him who rides on the clouds -
His name is the Lord - and rejoice before Him.  
A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows
 is God in His Holy dwelling.
He sets the lonely in families.
Psalm 68:4
For more awesome pictures of Great Leaps go to Darcy at 3boybarians.
-Donna

16 comments:

Harvest Moon by Hand said...

Wonderful memories and birthday reflection. Both my daughters are adopted as well. It's amazing how quickly they grow...and all the blessings they have given to me through the years.

Sarah Huizenga said...

What a wonderful story. It is true they grow up so fast, but God is always watching them, even when we aren't there to watch them.

Skoots1moM said...

this is my fave...thankx for sharing. GREAT pics!

Ana said...

This is such a sweet post! Happy Birthday, Patty!

Chelsea said...

So sweet! Happy birthday to Patty! You're scaring me...I don't want my kids to grow up that fast! :)

kelly said...

this is so beautiful Donna...what a blessing for both of you. love, kelly

Unknown said...

What a sweet story. :)

...melody... said...

Beautiful...the story and your daughter both! :) Oh man...I miss Red Robin and their yummy fries and strawberry lemonade. It is funny the things you miss when you are away.

The Ray Workman Family said...

So sweet! Happy birthday, Patty!

Valerie

Mommy Reg said...

I love the story behind these photos. Such a great leap indeed.

Unknown said...

The strawberry lemonade is my favorite!

Becky said...

what a sweet post!

Foursons said...

I am way late in commenting and have yet to get my post up for P52 this week. I did finally take one yesterday though. :) I love the story behind your daughter. A little bit of Jesus right here for us to witness.

Unknown said...

Thank you for linking up with the Christian Adoption link up! I love your daughter's story and so blessed to have another adoptive mom to connect with!

Christie
http://satisfactionthroughchrist.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing. Adoption is such a beautiful thing that has a life long affect on more people than we could ever imagine.

Anna said...

Beautiful post. So glad you linked up at satisfaction through Christ. Happy Birthday to your girl!

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