J.C. Ryle

"When a man’s heart is cold and unconcerned about religion – when his hands are never employed in doing God’s work – when his feet are not familiar with God’s ways – when his tongue is seldom or never used in prayer and praise – when his eyes are blind to the beauty of the kingdom of heaven – when his mind is full of the world, and has no room for spiritual things – when these marks are to be found in a man the word of the Bible is the right word to use about him, and that word is, ‘Dead.’”

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Lucky Seven

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BETH!

Today Beth is 7 years old! Wow 7!















I think 7 is the age of a special degree of maturity. Seven says you are no longer the little girl in pig tails but now are growing into a sweet young lady. With the age of seven we leave behind first grade, another soccer season, and another year of AWANA. It makes me sad to see her growing up so fast but leaves me so impressed with her accomplishments.


She is becoming so much more independent but still gets scared during a thunderstorm. She loves to play with her little brother and enjoys to have him tag along with her every where she goes -- once in a while.

She is an excellent reader and has a flair for drawing and art.

She loves to write me special notes and one in particular made my heart smile. It said, "You love God and I love God." Even at 7 she knows what makes her tick!





(Beth and friends having a hoot at her 7th birthday party at Gattitown.)

She is at the age where she is probably going to remember most things. Hopefully, she will remember the trouble that her Mom went through in order to find what she wanted for her birthday - a Webkinz. I searched this whole city for those things! Luckily, I found some in East Texas. Whew! Saved by overnight mail.

With the age of 7 comes talking on the telephone, wanting a telephone of her own, surfing the Internet, and hanging out with friends. What a life!

Here's to more memories my lucky seven!

Happy Birthday Beth! I Love You!

5 comments:

Lisa Smith said...

Happy Birthday, Beth!

We hope to see you soon.

Lisa Smith said...

Happy Mother's Day, Renee. Enjoy your day!

Renee said...

Lisa-
Thank you! Happy Mother's Day to you as well! Hope it's a great one.

elaine heaton said...

Beth,Tim and i are happy you had a good time with your friends at your party. How does it feel to be 7. Has your birthday present arrived from Tim and i.We ordered something you ask for last time we saw you.
We love you bunches,
Uncle Tim & Elaine

Renee said...

Elaine--

It hasn't arrived yet but we are looking out for it! Thanks for the note!