Kinsey has been such a joy in our lives. She's such a thoughtful, caring, sensitive little girl. Even this past week while Stephen was in Haiti I could tell that she was trying to be extra sweet because she knew I missed him. Each night we would snuggle in bed and read a little bit of her favorite chapter book together. She even offered to give me a massage! :)
I'm more amazed each day at how bright she is! She loves to read, and lately has been writing her own books. Her latest one is about how she loves God. :) She also has been teaching Keira how to write. So much so that Keira can now write pretty much anything she wants. (with a little help for spelling) I think that's a pretty big accomplishment for an almost 7-year-old and a 4-year-old. She's such a good big sister!
Each night when we put her to bed Kinsey likes to help say prayers. She's so sincere when she prays, and many times I almost cry just hearing her. The one thing that she always includes is that she asks for Jesus to take care of "our baby brother" while he is still in Ethiopia. She makes sure to ask for him to have enough food to eat and a warm bed to sleep and that we would be able to bring him home soon. I think she is just as excited as Stephen and I about bringing our little boy home!
Kinsey is living proof that children are such a blessing, no matter how or when the come to us! We were so young when she was born, being only 18 and 20 years old. But regardless, she was not an accident! We definitely didn't plan to have kids that young, but God planned her. :) It was God's grace that he chose to give her to us. I am so thankful that this is the life God gave us. I wouldn't change a thing! :)
Happy Birthday Kinsey! Mommy and Daddy love you more than we can even say!
That's beautiful Amanda! Can't believe it's been 7 years since you told me you were expecting. Time does fly with kids for sure. Kinsey is also blessed to have two amazing parents!
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