Our free-spirited little girl is all grown up and a completely amazing human!
Oh, Elka, words fail to articulate how special you are...
Just a rare type of treasure more precious than jewels.
Elka is...the day in the life girl,
the unsung hero,
the faithful sister,
willing friend.
She's the one who sits with those who are sick,
never concerned for herself,
who aids those needing help,
who roots for the underdog every time.
She's the one who does it all...
but doesn't need the accolades or glory,
though she's constantly deserving.
And.....Elka is super fun! She's the kind of sister that gets in there with whatever her siblings have concocted and doesn't bother with embarrassment. She's up for it all and a really great friend who always knows how to laugh!
Elka is:
a servant of all
a get-in-the-gutter-with-you friend
a lay-herself-down-for-anyone person
smart
witty
artistic
obedient
creative at all times
musical
kind
loving
compassionate
generous beyond normal bounds
fun and up for it all
an incredibly hard worker
adored by everyone
admirable
humility embodied
wise beyond her years
farm girl
homebody
yet still an adventurer
Elka is...
15!
Our dear Elka, my best advice to you is to keep being exactly who you are, how Jesus made you!
My special farm girl.
My hard-working gal.
Painter of all things. ;)
Elka, you're an extraordinary person and you blow us away with your example of kindness, compassion,
and servant-hearted devotion every single day. We are ALL blessed because you're part of us.
May the Lord bless you as you bless so many others, dearest daughter, precious friend.
HAPPIEST 15TH BIRTHDAY TO MY ELKA SUE!!
You are so very loved!!
"Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said,
'Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.'"
Mark 9:35
