Joy Marie Clarkson, age 3, with all of her beanie babies and friends.
When Joy was a little girl, she wanted to go to sleep "just so" every night. She took "Spotty" the Dalmation beanie baby around everywhere she went and she would not go to sleep without him. I thought about buying a twin spotty that looked like the first so that if she ever needed to go to sleep and we couldn't find it, I would have a spare one. Sure enough, the night came, where we were looking all over the house and couldn't find him. So, I sneaked to my bedroom and got out "Spotty 2" and yelled out, "Hey, guess what! I found him." I took him to Joy's bedroom and she took one glance and said, "Mom, don't you know? That is definitely not Spotty. That animal has a spot on his left ear and Spotty had two. I can't believe that you thought it was Spotty!"
Sweet Joy--14--my last baby! I want to hold on to every minute, she's getting so independent and competent and grown up and seems nothing can stop it!
My second child, Katie, turned 18 the same day! Time does fly. You are such a blessing to me. Thank you for sharing your heart. I am always encouraged to love God more deeply and disciple my children more wholeheartedly after reading your books and blog notes.
Posted by: Sue Jeffery | July 17, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Oh my, Sally! She is such beauty! She has matured quite a bit in the last year. Blessings to you as you enjoy these last few years with her at home.
Posted by: Jennifer Brukiewa | July 17, 2009 at 11:08 AM
And what a blessing she is! I know that I was so blessed by her sweet spirit and helpfulness at the conference in Irvine this year. What a JOY! (Happy 14th Sweet Girl!)
Posted by: Charise | July 16, 2009 at 05:32 PM
She has become a beautiful young lady.
Posted by: Brenda@Coffeeteabooksandme | July 16, 2009 at 05:03 PM