Our Anna Kate turns 18 years old today. She is quiet, observant and never misses a detail. The mind God created her with is remarkable, for it holds more knowledge than I thought possible. What impresses me even more is the way she is able to take what she learns and explain it to others. What a gift! Her work ethic, in all things, speaks of her character and I wonder sometimes how she does it all. Will she continue to feel the pressure to excel? What are the plans the Lord has for her and is this all part of the training? I have to believe so, for something else drives her. It is exciting to see who she is becoming and challenging too. Quiet ones are a bit harder to read, but that is exactly how she was made and I would not try to force a change. For each of us is made in the image of God and designed specially as He saw fit. Glory to God for our differences!

So happy birthday, Anna Kate! You are loved more than you know…