Once upon a time...

Once upon a time, God created this little guy with a ready smile and a sparkle in his eye.
He had the uncanny ability to love people and leave a wake of joy wherever he went.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, a little girl out there was twirling around
in pretty dresses, playing house, and dreaming dreams. 

Years passed.
The little boy and little girl grew up
(at least a little).
They developed interests and gifts and passions.
They began pursuing a close walk with the One who had made them,
desiring Him to have His way in them.
And eventually, He brought them together.
He built something between them.
It was love.  Deep and powerful and strong.
It would be the means by which He showed them
more about who He is and what He is like.
It would be the way He taught them to
give and sacrifice and forgive---
and do it all over again the next day.

God used the guy to change the girl's life.
For the better.
Forever.
And the girl is overwhelmed that the dreams of her childhood---
every single one of them---
have been fulfilled and exceeded through the wonderful grace of Jesus.
He gave her this guy.

And these guys.

And she is forever blessed.

Happy Birthday with all my love, Jonny!  XOXO