Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Leap Year Baby

        Our youngest turns 12 years old today... and there will be three candles on her cake, just for the fun of it.  I wrote a poem for each of my 4 children at the time of their birth, what with all that time on my hands back then.  Lots of people say, "oh, your surprise baby," or "your caboose."  No, she was no surprise.  I post this for Kara today so that she knows, that I knew she was no surprise at all.  I wrote  about Kara earlier and if you'd like to read it, you can click right here...
 Kara's story.   

Kara, so that you will always know whose you are and what a complete gift from God you are.


Happy Birthday Kara Joy!
February 29, 2000
 For thou didst form my inward parts; thou did weave me in my mother’s womb.  I will give thanks to thee, for I am fearfullly and wonderfully made;  wonderful are thy works, and my soul knows it very well.  My frame was not hidden from thee, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the depths of the earth.  Thine eyes have seen my unformed substance, and in thy book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there was not one of them. 
Psalm 139:133-16
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12 comments:

  1. LauraFebruary 29, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Happy birthday to your beautiful Kara Joy! I remember reading her sweet story not so long ago, and being so impressed with the way you love, Pat. Happy Leap day :)

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    1. PatriciaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:32 PM

      Sending hugs your way, Laura! How could I resist posting something on this day!

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  2. Lyla LindquistFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Happy birthday, Kara! :-)

    Pat, I added a comma where there wasn't one. Leap Year, Baby.

    And maybe, given your Leap Year Baby, that's perfectly apt.

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    1. PatriciaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:29 PM

      Oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' bout, Lyla. =)

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  3. PaulaFebruary 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Lovely! I just read Kara's story and wow :) Happy Birthday to a special "little" one.

    I just became a follower, and stopped by from Getting Down with Jesus. I'm so glad to have found your blog :)

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    1. PatriciaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Hi Paula, glad to have you stop by and make yourself at home! My door's always open (even though you'll most likely find unfolded laundry on my couch ...)

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  4. dianaFebruary 29, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    So sweet - I love her story, I love this post, I love you, too, Pat. Thanks for this. And tell your girl she is a beauty - the kind that shines on the outside because of what's on the inside.

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    1. PatriciaFebruary 29, 2012 at 10:36 PM

      "A to the men," Diana ... that's what Kara would say ;)
      Love you too... and your Lenten devotionals.

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  5. Cindee Snider ReMarch 1, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Followed the link to Kara's story. Wow! Love the words, the love, the story from Spirit to spirit. Sooo glad you shared this!

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  6. WolfsrosebudMarch 1, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    cool... first person I know who has a birthday on the 29th... hope it was special

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  7. Jennifer @ JenniferDukesLee.comMarch 1, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    What a gift, Pat -- this gift of words to each child. And the greater gift is this: each of your children knowing that they were wanted and that they are loved.

    Your girl is a beauty. :)

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  8. Sandra Heska KingMarch 3, 2012 at 10:36 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Kara! What a gift you are to this world.

    And what a beautiful mama you have.

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