happy birthday, josh! twenty-seven and counting...

Twenty-seven years ago our lives changed dramatically.  I became a mother.  Sweet husband became a father.  We became parents to a 10lb. 1oz. baby boy. (Ummm...OUCH!)  We named him Joshua Michael.  He captured our hearts instantly.  He still does.

Joshua Michael Simmons born 03-18-83

10 lbs. 1 oz.  22 1/2 inches long

Affectionately called "Juicy Jaws" by the hospital nurses

Set-apart by God before the foundation of the world to serve Him...
love Him...glorify Him.  

A student of the Way.  

A seeker of the Truth.  

A lover of the Life.  

A fellow-heir with Jesus Christ.
    

Incredibly relational.  Cautiously daring.  Surprisingly mischievous.  Disarmingly genuine.

Scripture student.  Music maniac.  Art aficionado.
Food fanatic (healthy, that is).

Gentle.  Protective.  Determined.  Careful.  Witty.  Insightful.  Disciplined. 

Wonderfully and fearfully made.  Blessed and highly favored.
Once far off and now brought near.

Chosen.  Redeemed.  Sealed.

To the praise of His glorious grace!

Happy Birthday, Joshua Michael Simmons!

I love you!