Happy Birthday, Stephen!

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Nineteen years ago, this darling, brown eye boy was born at 2:20 in the morning. He has brought us so much joy and laughter the past nineteen years.

Stephen is laid back and gentle. I remembering getting upset with some boy who was tormenting him constantly in school in 7th grade. Finally, I told him that he needed to grab this kid by the shirt and let him know he'd had enough. Stephen left the room and came back a few moments later with tears in his eyes. He said, "Mom, I can't do that because my heart tells me it's not the right thing to do." I got zinged by the Holy Spirit that day!

He is a perfectionist and he gets frustrated if he doesn't pick something up immediately.

He is artistic. He loves to draw and write and play guitar.

He is a nature lover. Often I look out the window and see him wandering through the woods, deep in thought.

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He is goal oriented. He knows what he wants to do and is determined.

He gets along with everyone. He has friends from all walks of life.

He is funny. He has a quick wit that keeps us in stitches.

He is loved. His father and I love him. His brother and sister love him. I can't imagine life without our middle child in it.

Happy Birthday, Stephen! We love you!

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Comments

  1. ElizabethdFebruary 11, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    What a delightful young man.
    Happy Birthday Stephen!

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  2. NadineFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    You have been blessed with a wonderful son...Happy Birthday Stephen!

    Blessings!
    ~Nadine

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  3. hazelnutFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Lovely. We love our boys, and our girls, so much, don't we? ALL of us!
    ( Have a great birthday, Stephen. )
    xxx H

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  4. Kathy in IllinoisFebruary 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Happy 19th birthday to Stephen! What a nice tribute to your handsome 2nd son, Terri! You have such a lovely and kind family. I hope Stephen has a great day. God bless him.
    God bless, Kathy in Illinois

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    Happy Birthday to one of the special men in your life. Have fun celebrating with him.


    Love, Debbi

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:40 AM

    Happy Birthday Stephen! Have a wonderful time with your family, (see how loved you are?) :)

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