“Sons are indeed a heritage from the Lord, children, a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the sons born in one’s youth.” -Psalm 127:3
Happy birthday, Eli! You are most definitely a reward! We treasure every day getting to be your mommy and daddy. You are a precious son in whom we are so proud. Here’s just a few of the reasons why we love you:
- You are the most resilient person we know
- Your long smooches
- The most contagious smile in the world
- How you change the dynamic of a room whenever you enter
- Your easy-to-please nature
- The way you whisper “soccer balls” in our ears
- The way you look in the mirror and say “I’m handsome”
- Your ability to always repeat Obie’s statements louder and higher
- Your love for trucks and trains
- Your intense running to and from destinations
- Your cool shades that you prefer to wear upside down starting a new trend
- Your long, detailed, specific prayers
- Your rockstar face
- The way you say “stinky hiney”
- The way you shout-sing like Daddy
- The way you like to follow Mommy all over the house
- Your tickling nature for your brother
- Your observant nature in how you don’t miss a single thing
We love our Eli, “the uplifted.” We are so thankful for the 3 years God has given you, and we cannot wait to see all that he does through you in the years to come. Happy birthday, lil’ buddy!
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Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
Happy Birthday Eli! You are a treasure to everyone who knows you!
Jane, thank you so much for your love you show the boys!