A Birthday Letter to My Girl

My daughter turns 8 today. One of the things we get our kids on their 8th birthday is an email account. This will be the first emails she sees. I’m including the picture I attached:

Hey Mercy! Today you turn 8 years old. I remember clearly the day you were born. Even before that, I remember finding out that we were going to have a little girl and being so excited to get to know you. I think your Grandpa might’ve been the most excited we were having a little girl. He loves spoiling little girls! It seems like just yesterday you were sleeping on my chest without me having to hold you at all you were so tiny. It’s hard to believe that you’re growing up so fast. I can tell you this; I love everything about you, Mercy.

I love your quick wit and full laughter. I love the way you get my jokes and are learning to tell your own. I love your determination to figure everything out. I love your creativity and that you’re always trying to “sell” your art. I can already see some of the ways that God has put His special stamp on your heart. I love that you’re still a snuggle bunny and it makes my day when you give me one of your sweet kisses and hugs (And you’ve been doing that for a long time. You’ll see what I mean when you see the picture.).

It’s difficult to describe how you make your Daddy’s heart come alive. You are a precious gift from Jesus and I’m eternally grateful that He gave you to me and Mommy. I’m praying for you that God will continue to form His heart in you. Happy 8th Birthday my precious gift. Thanks for being who you are, the joy you bring to our family and always being my Cinderella.

I love you Mercy bird and I always will.

Love…Daddy