Five Poppens & a PhD: Isabelle Turns Two!

Little Miss Independent

(January 2019 - she has changed SO much!!)

You know you can do it - and you do.
You persevere through frustration as you try and try again until you finally get it.

You know what you want and you go after it, no matter what it takes.
You have spunk and spirit.
You are ready to take on the world - but be careful, little one.

Your fearlessness can lead you into danger.
While independence is good and necessary in a sense to grow and succeed in life, remember that we were created to be dependent on the One who enables and empowers us to do all things.

Remember is it ok to fail. It is ok to recognize that sometimes, you can't.
Remember that it is ok to ask for help.
Your strength is a gift. May you "be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power." (Ephesians 6:10) But always remember, God's "grace is sufficient for you" and His "power is made perfect in weakness." (2 Corinthians 12:9)

Little Miss Sunshine

Your smile is radiant.
Your joy is contagious.
Your laughter is delightful.
You love to make people laugh with your silly antics.

You light up the room wherever you go.
You love to play and run and dance and jump and sing! You are full of life!

Shower us with smiles! Laugh freely and enjoy the world around you!
Your sweet, sunny, silly disposition is a gift.
May your joy be a blessing to those around you, and may you find joy overflowing and abundant life in Jesus!

Little Miss Sweetheart

You have a tender heart.
Your hugs are magical, and your kisses are precious.
You care deeply for others - for your siblings, for your baby dolls, stuffed animals and real animals.

You show great concern when things are not the way they should be!
You have a strong sense of empathy and can't help but feel the hurt when others are hurting.
Your empathy is a gift that will help you to love and care for those around you well.

Now that you are learning to talk in phrases and learning new words every day, may your words be kind. May you learn to use your words to build others up, not tear them down. May your hands be gentle. May you come to know the immeasurable love of God for you so that His love may be a wellspring overflowing through you to those around you to bring healing, hope and wholeness.