She turned 4

My first niece turns 4 today. 4 years old. I'm sure I know her parents must feel the same way but all that much more, but man, time flies by.

Mer - (or RME, as you write your name),

I sure do love you.

I'm so grateful that God placed you in our family and love how much joy you bring to all our lives. I'm sorry that you've had a tough few weeks but you are being such a brave big girl about it and handling well all the disappointments that having an ugly cast brings -- probably better than I would!
This is a picture of you and me, when you were just 3 weeks old. I was getting ready to spend a good amount of time in China and just had to fly out to California to hug and kiss on you before I came back home, one year later.

You make me laugh, little girl. Even when I look at these pictures, I just smile.


You were the best flower girl in the world, even if you did get a tad scared at the very last moment and asked Grandpa to help you down the aisle. I was tickled pink to get to have you in my wedding.

So, basically, I'm glad you were born, 4 years ago today, my lil' Meredith. I hope you know how much you are loved and how we all pray that God continues to mold you into a God-loving, God-fearing little girl.

Have fun with your California family. I feel badly that I'm missing your birthday (I've been able to make all the others!), but that's ok. It's called life.

LOVE YOU, MEREDITH GRACE!!
- Your Aunt Megan