a third birthday and a lack of words

Some days there are no words.  No beautiful phrases or metaphors or poetic similes.  No new divine revelations.  No sweet stories to share.

Today is one of those days.
Today is Aida's third birthday.  

Here is what I wrote on the blog two years ago on this day.
Here is what I wrote on the blog last year on this day.

And here is a small part of what I wrote last year in my journal on January 6th, 2013:

"Draw her to You, Lord.  Let her come know to You personally and intimately and experience Your saving grace.  Let her live her life for You in the richness and joy of obedient faith.  

Help us release her to You and Your plan.  Now and always.  No matter what happens.  

You know we love and yearn for her Lord.
We know You love and yearn for her more."

So today, when there are no words... I'll remember last year's.

Happy birthday, darling Aida.  Praying every day for a family you can call your own.