Dear Celina, 

Today… 

Mom and Dad are filled with overwhelming joy. 

We tried so many times to register you for your infant baptism… but you were always sick. 

Now that you’re 22 months old… 

We finally made it. 

We hope you won’t be too mad at us when you grow up… And realize you were a “toddler” infant 

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Listing everything we love about you… 

is like trying to count the stars. 

We see it in your bright smile… 

your sweet 애교 when you blow us kiss-kisses… and the way you dance the second you hear a beat. 

We see your tender heart… 

when you tuck Elmo in next to you at night.. 

and we love the quiet reverence you show… 

when you fold your little arms for “Amen” before a meal. 

Watching you grow… 

is our life’s greatest gift. 

Beyond our joy… 

we are here to declare the saving work of Jesus in your life. 

Ever since Mom and Dad accepted Jesus… 

our lives have been transformed. 

God has written an amazing story in our lives… 

and we have so much to tell you… 

about how great He is.

We pray that you, too… 

will experience this same transformation… 

and walk with Him as your 

Good Shepherd… 

your Provider… 

and your Loving Father. 

Our prayer… 

is that you’ll be so soaked in His love… 

that you always know how deeply you are cherished… and that His love flows out from you… 

to everyone you meet. 

We pray that He gives you wisdom in all you do. 

We bless you in Jesus’ name… 

praying that your path is smooth and fruitful. 

And yet… 

if life ever leads you through a shadowed valley… may you remain strong and courageous, woman of God,, remembering that He has plans to prosper you… 

Not to harm you, and plans to give you hope and a future. 

May you always be clothed in strength and dignity… growing into the bold and faithful woman - God created you to be. 

We promise to be your anchors… 

and your prayer warriors… 

every step of the way. 

We love you always. 

Mom and Dad