Audrey Nole,
Six. Years. Old. You are so very big and my mama heart can barely stand it. You are the most vibrant, imaginative, inquisitive little lady. You ask questions about everything. Turn every moment into a make believe game. Love the world with all your heart; except for spiders, which you gladly allow your daddy to dispose of.
This last year has been one of the strangest that I have ever experienced and I pray that it is one that you barely remember. But I have been so proud of how you have handled everything that this pandemic has thrown at you. You started kindergarten, masked up and ready to go. You took it in stride when your teacher changed. You have prayed (and shared notes of encouragement) ceaselessly for your teachers. You have built on your love of learning and have taken up teaching us about all the things.
You are coming into your voice, which has been a challenge in the parenting area... but your confidence in what you know, think, and believe is something that I pray carries you into doing great things for God’s kingdom. You have really begun to know Jesus and love Him for who He is and what He has done for you. You also have the most amazing trust in His salvation, for your place in heaven, and for greeting your brother when you arrive (when you are very old!). Watching your understanding and knowledge of God has been such a gift to your daddy and me, and I cannot wait to see how the seeds being planted today become deep roots as you share the gospel with the world.
You are growing braver when it comes to trying new things. You’re beginning to ride that bike without training wheels, and you (and the bike) both look way too big to be my baby. You love taking care of your babies and reading books to your brother. You are almost good enough to read any book Harry picks out. You are such a wonderful big sister and it has been the literal best to watch you and Harry get to know each other and grow fonder as you both mature. I always knew you’d be a great big sister, so it’s melting my heart to watch you with him. I’m so thankful for Gods providence in giving you Harry Beau.
Audrey Nole, you just keep being the spirited little lady that we have enjoyed so much over the last 6 years. We love you so!
Happy 6th Birthday!
Mama & Daddy
