Monday, May 3, 2010

shelby kate

twenty four years ago i gave birth to the prettiest little raven haired
angel.  for three days i played baby doll with her in the hospital,
dressing her in a different adorable smocked gown several times
a day.  i just couldn't believe she was mine.

since then she has amazed us with her sweet spirit and capacity to
accomplish everything from medicine to embroidery.  she has the
confidence to correct doctors  but the compassion to serve unwed
mothers.

i wrote about her strong will six months ago, but i didn't mention what
a lovely young lady she has become.
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shelby has the most tender heart.  that heart has cared for countless
babies and helped many young mommies deliver their babies.  she even
took my 18 year old baby into her home for this school year.

those two have the sweetest of relationships, and it has been a wonder
to behold them both benefit from this special year together.

but, shelby's husband dan really deserves the medal of honor.   as they
were leaving the first day to embark on the odyssey, shelby said, "dan,
have you seen my cell phone?"  only seconds before hailey said, "dan,
do you know where my keys are?"  poor guy.

he is a prince, and he has wisely chosen a woman "worth far more than
rubies."  proverbs 31: 10

happy birthday, sweet girl.

29 comments:

carissa said...

what a sweet mother you are giving your daughter a beautiful birthday tribute. shelby sounds like a gem. i know you raised her well. and thank the Lord for sweet husbands to keep us gals from losing our minds! : ) happy birthday shelby!

myletterstoemily said...

carissa,
it is dear that you are the first commenter,
because i was just thinking that you are
getting ready to have a baby girl after first
having a boy, just like me!

once again, you're my little lower case
sister. :)

i pray your sage will be as sweet and blessed
as my shelby.

Andrea said...

Beautiful heart of a mom! Thank you for sharing!
Blessings,
andrea

Farm Girl said...

What a wonderful tribute to your daughter, I hope she has a blessed day, and blessings to you as well.

bbb said...

ditto to every word.
happy day shelby!

Single and Sane said...

Happy birthday to an impressive young woman!

Susan B said...

Happy Birthday to your daughter!! What a sweet tribute you have written to her. I hope she has a lovely day! :)

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Happy happy birthday. Hope it will be special in every way, Lea!
xx

JMW said...

What a sweet post! Happy birthday to your Shelby Kate - what a great name, by the way.

Darcie said...

What a beautiful, beautiful tribute to your raven hair daughter. I love letters and post like this from mothers to their children. Thank for sharing just a piece of what you daughter and you share.

Happy Birthday Shelby.

http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/ said...

Happy Birthday Shelby!

What a neat tribute from a mom who loves her daughter! I have a 'shelby kate' of my own... her name is Carole, and I recognize many similar traits in her. She is am amazing young woman, and she tested me royally along the way! Who knew... Shelby and Carole are 2
daughters who can bring their moms to tears of joy and thankfulness because of who they are!!

Birthday hugs!

Sonja

Faded Plains said...

What a beautiful tribute for your daughters birthday. I also love how close your girls are...something I hope to see in my 2 boys.

Thistle Cove Farm said...

Sounds like a daughter who is also a woman after God's own heart; no better kind!

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Debby@Just Breathe said...

Happy Birthday Shelby!

koralee said...

Ahhhh..happy birthday to your sweet one my friend. You are a great mother! xoxoxo

Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings... said...

A Happy Birthday wish and I loved the Sunday school post!
Have a wonderful week my friend,
xoxo~Kathy @
Sweet Up-North Mornings...

Southern Lady said...

Your daughter sounds wonderful. I hope she has a very happy birthday. Carla

Shelby Rice said...

Thanks for the sweet "blog shout out" mama. Love ya.
P.S. Sorry I was difficult.
P.P.S. Thanks for giving me choices :0)

myletterstoemily said...

you were a joy!

Joan Elizabeth said...

This post has proud mum written all over it. It seems the Shelby is a chip off the old block. Happy birthday Shelby.

Emily said...

Shelby must be a little treasure of a daughter for you to write so beautifully about her. Happy birthday Shelby! xxx Emily (London Zest)

Rosie said...

Ohh...how very lovely...Yes I must say that I too am a wee bit High Maintenance. I don't mean to be...just am...My dearest keeps me on track...God knew what I needed and supplied my needs...as usual...smile on Rosie

Janean said...

happy birthday shelby!!!!!! whoohoo!

Blondie's Journal said...

This is such a loving tribute to Shelby. I wish her a very Happy Birthday!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I so appreciate what you had to say. I truly took it to heart.

xoxo
Jane

patricia said...

let me add to what my friend, your mom, has written that you shelby are also a great cook--right dan???? yummy cake balls(way before anyone ever knew about them) and nutella knots--delish!!!!

and, we've had the priviledge of benefitting from your God-given abilities of compassion and confidence with docs of which we are forever grateful---go nurse shelby--patients(and their families) heal much quicker with great nurses like you.
happy, happy "day-late" birthday,
patrica j

Mountain Mama said...

Happy Birthday to Shelby Kate! (a little late)

Thanks for checking in on me. All is well here. Just busy - such as life.

I just caught up to speed on your last few posts. Thanks for your encouraging (and funny) words.

blessings,
ashley

Personalized Sketches and Sentiments said...

Happy happy birthday! What a sweet post...Our children surely do grow up soooo fast!

(oh dear! I tend to be like your daughter when it comes to utterances such as... "have you seen my...?" So, I have to line my hubby along beside hers for receiving any medals to be bestowed! haha

Blessings & Aloha!

Jenners said...

What a lovely tribute to your daughter. She sounds like a special lady!

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Happy Happy Birthday to you sweet girl.. I am a May baby too...

Happy Birthday Shelby.. xx Julie