Happy 17th Birthday my Lexie girl!!! I could NOT be more proud of the young woman you have become. Seventeen years ago, Daddy and I laid eyes on you for the first time and we asked the Lord to always keep His hand on you, that you were His. He has been so faithful!! What incredible JOY it is to Daddy and I, that you follow the Lord with your whole heart, soul, and mind!! The Lord has some pretty amazing things planned for you my Dear...of this I am SURE!
To all those who may or may not know Lexie, Lexie has the biggest heart of anyone I know. When I read 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 I can see Lexie in EVERY description of what love is. Yes. EVERY one. Wow. There are several....ahem...that I struggle with on a daily basis. I love The Message version of 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7. I can see my girl in this verse.
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 (The Message)
Love never gives up.
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end
Love cares more for others than for self.
Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.
Love doesn't strut,
Doesn't have a swelled head,
Doesn't force itself on others,
Isn't always "me first,"
Doesn't fly off the handle,
Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,
Doesn't revel when others grovel,
Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,
Puts up with anything,
Trusts God always,
Always looks for the best,
Never looks back,
But keeps going to the end
My Beautiful Alexandra Lillian...
And the following pics are just mere glimpses into her big 'ole heart...
Can't wait to celebrate YOU today!!!
10 Love Like Crazy Comments:
i'm on the verge of tears!!
I have ALWAYS been impressed with your Lexie. She is gorgeous -inside and out.
Didnt she just turn 16? come on now this is to fast!!! Happy 17th Lexie girl
Happy Birthday Lexie! You are so beautiful! I love your heart and who you are. Thanking the Lord for the creation of you today! Blessings, cindy
Boy - did God bless you the day he brought Lexie into your life!! (and seriously, what a beautiful name - Alexandra Lillian!) Happy 17th, Lexie!!
Happy Birthday Lexie. She is on her way to becoming a wonderful young woman. You have been blessed!
Happy Birthday Lexie!!!
Yay for Lexie! Sweet girl! I hope she has the best bday ever!
From what I've seen of your beautiful girl, I'd be honored if my precious daughters turned out just the same way...
Happy Birthday Lexie!
Okay, I have a big ol' lump in my throat as I read this one, and the tears are well'in up!!
You already know how much I adore your precious Lexie. I feel so much as though I know her in person. After following her blog and her missions trip and getting to 'know' her via Bloggyville, I have the utmost respect for you as her parents, as she is clearly a reflection of Jesus because of how YOU raised her! I know you don't like to take credit...but it starts in the home, and she is one AMAZING girl...and I don't say that lightly! I love your Lexie and she is such an inspiration to me as a mother of a young teen myself. She is EVERYTHING you said she is and the light of Jesus just SHINES from her! I can't wait to see what God has in store for her future, and I truly hope to meet the special young lady in person one day. You are one blessed mama!!!
Happy 17th Birthday, Lexie! May God continue to be center in your life and may He richly bless you in the year to come!!
Love and Hugs,
~ Tanya
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl!
Jeanette said the exact thing that came to my mind. Lexi is just beautiful~ inside and out!
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