What does 13 years feel like? I can't describe in words. But, I can show it, partially, in pictures.


Whew, look how young I was!

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Today my first baby girl turns 13. How can it be? I remember wondering when she turned ten, did we spend enough time at the park, on the swings, doing childish things? Has she enjoyed these early years of her childhood? And now, as she embarks on young adulthood, I wonder how best can I prepare her for all the challenges that are ahead? Is 5 years enough time to teach her how to balance a checkbook, discern integrity in fellow humans and possible future spouses, how to guard her heart yet love much (but, not too freely), how to love God and serve as she's called without getting trampled? Oh the joys and burdens of parenthood. What a privilege to birth this amazing child and do my best to train her in the way she should go. I should say "our" best. We wouldn't be where we are without my amazing husband :) It takes a special strength to live in a house full of girls (one wife and three daughters) without losing sanity.


Ah well, it's celebration time today!


Mariah