"In a bed of roses, she is a wildflower"

Her Birthday was a month ago, but I just now was able to load photos.  I chose the theme of "Wild One." Very fitting for my little wildflower.  

Young Friendships budding

Approaching life with boldness 

Her life has already shown this will be her destiny.  Believe the impossible baby girl.  

May you be drawn to the light

That you will know you are loved

That you will learn from your older brother

And that you will understand how you gave me strength to stand.  

Content with the least of things

May you live out the whispers of love others pray into your life.  

This book titled "Adventure Awaits," will follow you with each passing year.  I have asked those who  were at your party to write a note, encouraging words, what they see for Brynn, and what they see in her, a prayer for her.  Each year additions will be made on her birthday but also as major events happen in her life.  The following is what I have written:

My precious baby girl, 

You came into this world in a vibrant entrance, proving you were confident in your readiness.  You are a force, full of a fierce fire and a mouth full of teeth.  You contemplate feats of daring and choose in your own time when is the right time to reign victorious over them.  You are a beauty, and a warrior, unafraid to be up close and personal with insects others may fear.  You push limits, and wait to see what the response will be from onlookers.  You know you have not reached your limit even though others doubt your capabilities.  Your favorite times are with those who feed your adventurous appetite, tossed high in the air, wrestled to the ground, tossed into pillows, enjoying the outdoors... allowing you to explore without worry.  You climb everything, getting to the top seems to give you a sense of accomplishment and with a face full of content smiles, you sit proud at the top swinging your legs back and forth.  You have a physical strength, a strong grip, and unwillingness to give up or let go.    

You have an appreciation for femininity.  You are drawn to the pretty things whether man-made or God's handiwork.  You observe and inspect, then try to dissect. You love to be found captivating.  You attempt to "put on" clothes and relish in the positive oohs and ahhs.  A sweet smile appears as you understand you have found favor.  You are sensitive, a turned back or being left in a room alone and you melt in a puddle of tears.  You have a heart for sadness, and attempt to comfort with cuddles and pats. You are high in sensory need, you must be touching or caressing skin as you sleep, you love to touch my face and ears as you doze off.  Sometimes you grab my hand and put it completely over your face.  

God blessed you with your genetic make up, a musical gift that is so prominent in your family.  You are already showing signs you have rhythm and a love for a glorious sound.  I cannot wait to hear you  grow in this.   

Your brother is your chew toy, your stress ball, but also your joy, your personal comedian, and your friend.  I know you will have much to offer him and he will have much to offer you as you grow into adulthood.  You are opposites but would be balanced in a friendship.    

You have a face that is beyond expressive, your "oh" face has been so recognizable and everyone knows this face now.  You have so many faces that entertain and ignite joy in the hearts of those around you.  You are funny, and find yourself funny and laugh at yourself but many times are unamused by others.  

You know what you want and who you want.  If you do not want to be held by someone, it is clear, and forcing themselves will cause you to scream, push away, and even bite.  

I have come to know you so well in this last year.  I have loved being your mommy, and I have loved staying home with you, watching you grow.  I pray many things over your life.  I pray you will grow to love Jesus, that you will choose to move toward the light and grow to be brighter than I have been. I pray that you will know who you are in Christ, that you will understand and accept the love of your heavenly Father.  I pray that you will have a grasp on your value as a woman, that you will treasure the gifts God has given you.  I pray your heart will remain soft despite pains that life brings.  I pray you will learn to channel your fire for God's purpose.  I pray against any blame or shame, lies of the enemy.  I pray against trauma.  I pray against generational sins that I have failed to see, and that we as your parents have failed you and have become another link in the chain.  I pray God would break those chains for you.  I pray protection over your innocence, that you would not know things too soon.  I pray for you to grow in discernment but love anyway.  I pray for you be loved well and to love well.  I pray you would believe anything is possible and that you would know nothing is too big for God.  That God would show you this in your life, time and time again.  Above all I pray you will choose to follow Jesus the day you understand.