Happy Birthday, Nathan!

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Nathan turns 23 today.  How did that happen? 

He has been through so many struggles in his short life and yet, has accomplished so much too.

The boy that we were told would never be able to talk clearly, articulates things quite well.  He is witty, able to express quite deep thoughts given time to process them, and lets us know daily what he thinks and feels about a wide range of topics.

The son who used to cower, screaming in the corner, at every new noise or situation goes off to work a full-time job, meeting new people on a daily basis.

The child who would not leave our side just 5 years ago now drives and goes off to the store, the bank, the gas station, the fire station and all sorts of places without us.

The boy who we were told may never live on his own is growing by leaps and bounds and moving towards independence.

The son we wept for, prayed for, and agonized over has turned into the man we still pray for but who makes us so proud.

He has turned into a fine young man.  Does he still have challenges?  Yes.  Is every day still a struggle for him in some way.  Yes.  Are we optimistic and hopeful about his future.  Absolutely.

Happy Birthday, Nathan!  We love you!

Comments

  1. ElizabethdMay 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Wonderful!
    Happy birthday Nathan!

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  2. TheresaMay 1, 2014 at 9:54 AM

    Beautiful! Have a wonderful birthday, Nathan.

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  3. AnonymousMay 1, 2014 at 12:48 PM

    Happy Birthday Nathan ! You are amazing as well as your parents!
    Hi Terri, I've been visiting your wonderful blog for over a year and this is my first pop in. Your words always touch my heart. Thank you so mcuh!
    Es

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  4. TerriMay 1, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    Thank you ladies! I passed your birthday greetings on to Nathan.

    Es, thank you for commenting and I'm so glad you did! I appreciate the encouragement today. :-)

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  5. AnonymousMay 2, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday wishes to Nathan! So encouraging to see how the Lord is working in his life!

    Blessings,
    Sharon

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  6. Noah and NooMay 3, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    A very happy birthday to your Nathan! May he be blessed abundantly! G-d has him firmly in His hand... x

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