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What a Difference a Day Makes




"The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice: and he that begetteth a wise [child] shall have joy of him. Thy father and thy mother shall be glad, and she that bare thee shall rejoice." - Proverbs 23:24-25

Dear Friends,

 On March 7, 1990 my oldest daughter was born.  I remember when my father and mother came to visit us in the hospital.  Daddy said "what a difference a day makes" and wrote it on the board.  It is true that on that day twenty-six years ago my life was forever changed.  God blessed me with the greatest joy, the desire of my heart, motherhood.  

 From the moment my daughter arrived she has been teaching me.  Through the responsibility of taking care of her as an infant I learned to be more organized, more caring, more deliberate and became more affectionate.
During her toddler years, I learned pure laughter, the joy of discovery, and the meaning of unconditional love.  I learned what pure adoration and unconditional love are through her acceptance of me faults and all.
Each year of her life has revealed her character and she wears wisdom well.

 There are times I marvel that this young Christian woman with such a gentle spirit and strong faith is "my daughter."  I remember when she accepted Christ and was baptized.  No longer just mother and daughter, we then became sisters in Christ.

 Today I celebrate my daughter on this her birthday.  I thank her for being an example of the love and light of Christ.  I applaud her courage in standing firm in her faith and being consistent in her study of God's Word.  I pray for that as she continues to live and learn and grow in the knowledge of the Lord, her strength will increase.  

 A day does make a difference.  Experience joy in each day.  I thank God for choosing to answer my prayer to become a mother three times over.  It all started with Dayna!  (God is my judge).

 "May the Good Lord bless you! May the Good Lord bless you! May the Good Lord bless you!

 Happy birthday, dear Dayna!  Happy birthday to YOU! 

 "Delight thyself in the Lord Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." - Psalms 37:4

in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie



“Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.” 

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