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Today Samuel is 12.

Samuel,

Today you are 12, your last year as a kid.

You are a 6th grader and at the top of your class! (a little homeschool humor there!)

You are such a good big brother. I know it isn't what you want to be and I know it isn't easy. But when you love on your brothers and sister it makes a world of difference to them and me.

You have a love for the Lord that gets stronger each day. You are curious, funny, smart, silly, loving, and of course, smiley.

All of your coaches have called you Smilin' Sam. You have a smile that can light up a room or a baseball field. You were on the all-star team again this year, playing catcher. I remember you telling me back when you were 4 or 5 (before you were even playing on a team) that you wanted to play catcher so that you would get to hold the ball a lot! And here you are.

I love you so much. You are the one that made me a mother and I am so proud of you. You make my heart fill up with love so much I think it will pop!

I thank God for you. I can't wait to see the young man you become!

Love,
Mom
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kathy said…
I am proud of Samuel. His voice is getting lower. Real weird to hear that. Love that kid!!
October 11, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Pruitt's Pages said…
Happy Birthday Sam! From the Pruitts
October 11, 2009 at 11:04 PM
Kelley said…
Happy Birthday to your first born!
October 12, 2009 at 6:11 AM
Jodi said…
Happy Birthday Samuel! Your mom is right about that smile! Hope you enjoyed your day. We miss you!
October 12, 2009 at 10:57 AM
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