I think it was sometime last summer when I first heard Shelby counting down to her 18th birthday. February seemed like a million years away and she could hardly wait. Over Christmas break, Shelby and a few of the girls came home with me and we decided that that would be a great way to celebrate Shelby’s upcoming birthday, too. So a couple of weeks ago, on the weekend of Shelby’s 18th birthday, we headed up to my parent’s house for a birthday celebration. The other girls weren’t able to come with us, but we had a great weekend in spite of missing them!
Please remember Shelby in your prayers, especially now as she transitions into “adult” life. Pray that she would have the wisdom and strength to make good choices. Pray that she would learn to seek the Lord and trust Him in every area of her life. And pray that she would grow closer to the Lord through every step of her journey.
Nice picture, Shelby! Happy birthday! Thanks, Naomi, for everything.
joe