Corrie woke up one year older this morning! They say the first birthday is mainly for the parents and that has been the case for me. I find myself remembering what I was doing one year ago..smile. I remember thinking how strange and small she was and if I would ever be able to figure out what she needed.
Skip to one year later... what a blessing and a privilege to watch someone grow from zero to bigger, everyday. We'll probably post more pictures later (she's getting the cake tonight) but here are some from the last few days.
Opening birthday fun with Grandpa... and playing some "Heart and Soul" with Lewis.
And in conclusion... (smile) it has always been in the back of our mind to dedicate Corrie. When we decided on a name, her middle, Elise, from her great-grandma Elsie, means "consecrated to God" we meant it. We want to do that... she came as an unexpected blessing to us so we couldn't take any credit for her. It's been difficult though because our families are a ways away to dedicate her in church on a Sunday so... both grandparents secretly got together and wrote a dedication, a prayer, for her which she opened this morning. I think it one of the best gifts that she will ever get. It says,
"Dear Cora,
On this, the first time we celebrate the joy of your birth,
We pray the God who knew you before you were born
becomes the God you will know.
We pray you make your parent's courage your own.
And we pray the faith of your family be yours ever stronger.
We covenant to pray for you daily, to lift your precious life before Him.
To thank Him for the laughter and love that already has been
and the laughter and love that yet will be."
Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Peterson and Grandma and Grandpa Powell. We love you dearly. (p.s.- Brian asked me to post something... he didn't know I would probably write the longest post since she was born! Oh well, that seems fitting for today, smile.)
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What a sweet way to celebrate her life on her first birthday! Thank you for sharing this with us today, and for sharing Corrie with us on so many occasions. We are not her real family, but still think of you and her as our extended spiritual family as brothers and sisters in Christ. There are no doubt many of us joining with you in prayer for her future salvation, and life in the Lord. She is a very special girl!
Happy BIRTHDAY Cora!! Pt and Cassie wish we could be there to play a beautiful rendition of Happy birthday with our trombone and clarinet ensemble. We love you Corrie!
We would love to have been there tonight. But Sarah's very frustrating work schedule often keeps us from doing fun things with those we love. Two more semesters and that will all change! It seems like it was a very special and beautiful day. We would love to do something with your family very, very soon.
Further, let me offer our commitment as part of your church family to pray daily for your daughter (as well as the two of you). That the Lord would bless you and keep you. That he would make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. That He would turn his face toward you and give you peace.
You guys mean a great deal to us. As bad as I may come across at initiating things sometimes, we will always be here for the three of you. As a deacon of your church. As a brother and sister in our Lord Jesus. As a friend. We'll see you tomorrow!
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