Sunday, September 12, 2010

Katelyn Mae-It's her Birthday




Katelyn Mae is FOUR today

How blessed we are that

God sent her our way


September 12th, 2006

Not a drop of rain was in the weather mix

Drought was upon our land,

Rich soil turned to sand

On September 12th in a birthing room,

a little girl was born at almost noon.

With her delicate features, tears ran down my face

Out the window rain drops began to fall at tremendous pace.

God whispered a promise :

As rain refreshed the earth in drought

This child will refresh our lives, restore our souls

Sweet Katelyn Mae has fulfilled this without a doubt.


It is a curious thing to watch a child grow up.

From nursing and cooing

To snotty noses and ah ah chooing

Learning to crawl, to toddle a bit

I watch my four year old cartwheel and skip.

What glorious plans are in store

For our Katelyn Mae -even at four.


Is it possible to keep her at my knee

To tickle and giggle and curl her up next to me.

I know that one day she will be grown

A wife, children, a home of her own.

However, until that season

I will take the time to play, instruct and reason

Sing loudly, instruct gently and pray with out ceasing.


Lord, today on Katelyn's first day of four

Use me to introduce your Love like never before.

Prepare Katelyn's heart to make You her home.

Keep my feet home more often,

Let not these childhood moments be stolen or forgotten.


If and when the day gets dark

Let me remember the promise you brought

When Katelyn Mae was born

Restoration, refreshment,

Gentle words whisperd,

Her heart for reconciliation is not the norm.

Use her Lord as a lover of peace

May she impact all she meets with mercy

Even if it's in Greece!

Use her to fulfill your promise of refreshment

For the plans for Katelyn Mae are heaven sent.


Happy Birthday Kitten Kat Katie!






3 comments:

Joelle said...

Oh my goodness! Katie! Happy birthday, I miss you so much! I can't wait to see you again! Happy birthday :)

-Joelle

Jennifer Kindle said...

what a blessing to see your pretty face and hear your heart written out for your daughter. I hope you are busy writing...God has gifted you...excited to see what God has brewing over that cup of coffee and time brainstorming with the hubby on the couch about ministry!

Unknown said...

Beautiful and inspiring. My son Andrew & I met you and you at Igo park this week. You gave me your # and I must have taken it down wrong. The comment your daughter made to her dad at bedtime really spoke to me. I'd love to share it with you. Please send your # again to my email if this allows you to view it. Thank you for all you are doing to bring encouragement.