Anahi’s Second Birthday
Anahi turned two on September 21. To celebrate, my sister
Nila helped me organize a little party at our house. Anahi and I had a great
time with all of our friends. We had a cake, finger food, candy, and a piñata.
The kids also got to play for a while in the Globo Loco (bouncy house), and my
sisters put on a puppet show.
After a time of singing with the kids, I tried to share a
few words, but I soon realized that I can’t say too much without breaking down.
Anahi is my connection to Julie and Timi. Since I lost them, she has become my
sunshine and a ray of hope in my life. But even as she has given me a reason to
keep going forward, when I start to reflect I can't help but think about what she
meant to my two loves.
I know that Julie would have written so much more about
Anahi by now. About how she likes to entertain and interact, and about how
easily she smiles when someone asks her to pose for a picture. About how she
loves her clothing and dressing up and staying clean. And maybe even about how,
when someone asks her how old she is, she answers, "dos."
Despite only being two years old, Anahi has already gone
through so much. She lost her parents at birth, and then she and I lost Julie
and Timi. In the year that Anahi and I have been together, we have become each
other's hope and inspiration. I know that in a few years Anahi will become
aware of what happened to her so early in her life, and I pray that she can
overcome it to experience the fullness of life. As I write this, I look forward
not just to her next birthday, but also to the life that God has prepared for
her.
Happy Birthday
With love,
Your daddy, Norb
That was beautiful. Prayers continue your way. She is so cute. Cousin Lauri
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