Monday, August 31, 2009

happy 8th birthday, rebekah!


my beautiful first born.
you are 8 years old today.
you are turning into such a deep, caring, thoughtful person.
you challenge me with how you immediately think of "the poor" whenever you have "extra" of anything.

you are so creative.
always coloring or writing, making a "creation" for someone or something.
you love to run. and swim. and be active.
you just got your hair cut and it's SO cute.

we are so different in some ways.
you are a daredevil.
you love to try new things...like tubing and waterskiing and roller coasters.
i do not love that.
i force myself...but i don't love it.

{this is her "thinking" face}

but we are also very alike in some ways.
we are both "fighters" and very stubborn.
this has made for some interesting days so far in your life.
but i pray that you would know DEEP DOWN INSIDE the things of God to fight for.
and that you would be VERY stubborn for the things you know to be RIGHT and JUST and FAIR.

{this is her "i'm up to something!" face}

i'm so proud of who you are.
for how God is molding you.
i pray that i can encourage you as your mom...to become the person God wants you to be...that i will let you go little by little...

but know, no matter what, that i love you
and know, no matter what, that God loves you

you are so special.
you are EXACTLY the way God created you.
and i am so very blessed to be your mom.

happy 8th birthday, rebekah faith cassada!

12 comments:

Alden and Dorian said...

Oh yes, how we celebrate Rebekah!!!!! Happy Birthday Rebekah!!!! Papa and I love you so much and are so proud of who you are. Have so much fun today! We're thinking of you!!!!! We send you a BIG birthday HUG. :)

Holly said...

Happy Birthday Rebekah!
What a precious soul you have been given by God and what a precious mommy too!

(I have a special place in my heart for little girls born on Aug 31 ;-)

Michelle said...

Happy birthday Rebekah! I still remember getting Pat's call in the middle of the night when you were born! :)

Beckysblog said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

What a beauty.

Judi said...

Happy Birthday Rebekah!

veronica said...

Happy Birthday Rebekah!! Wish we could help you celebrate! Have some cake for us!

Kate and Geoff said...

happy birthday rebekah! i remember getting The Call too, when you were born. And I can always remember how long I've lived in NYC by how old you are!

anthonyandbeth said...

what a sweet birthday tribute to Rebekah! such a beautiful girl, inside and out! Happy Birthday Rebekah!

Katy said...

Oh Rebekah - we love you so much over here too! I remember the day I found out you were going to join your mom and dad...and the day you were born. you are such a special girl and we love you to pieces. And you are turning into such a beautiful young lady...a LOT like your mom!!! (And for the record, she has had that EXACT "i'm up to something face" since she was a BABY!!"

Julie said...

Happy birthday Rebekah... your post was just beautiful

beckley said...

she is LOVELY.
and she's lucky to have a mama to write her these letters.

today is one of my best friends' birthday, too. i love aug 31.


now go post some pics of the adults, sister.
or label the kids in some fashion? i can't pick out their faces. and i don't know who's there, so that's not helping! :) oh, and have FUN! :)

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