21

21...two little numbers that have taken on a new significance today...  Taken separately, you get 1 and 2... 1 and 2... small numbers in the life of a child.

The 1 seemed to pass SO quickly...barely a blink of the eye and she was on her way to 2. Over night those two little numbers combined into 12. 12!?!?!?!?!? No longer such a child and more a young lady...

But 21??? 21!!! When on earth did that magic number happen??? It went WAAYYY to fast in some ways, but at exactly the right pace in others. 

My first baby celebrates her 21st Birthday, today. When she first came to us, she seemed like such a miracle! Every moment since has just added to that feeling. How grateful I am to a loving Heavenly Father for the gift of our beautiful 21 year-old daughter, Amanda. 

Happy Birthday, Sweet-Mandy!  We love you!