Whitney is 29 today. She is a beautiful and incredible person and I am one of the most blessed people on the planet because I get to call her…daughter! Her name is Whitney Layne and I have always sung the Beatles song to her, Penny Lane, using her name instead. “Whitney Layne is in my ears and in my eyes”.
Here is a link if you would like a reminder of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FETWNBbwy9Q
Come with me for a stroll down “Whitney Layne”.
When I think of my beautiful Whitney there are a couple of things that come to mind immediately. Her sweet voice is soothing and warm and it makes her easy to be with. The lucky kiddos that get to spend their days at her beautiful daycare are especially blessed by this. And the Whitney laugh is like no other…its big…it’s an expression of uninhibited joy…it’s unmistakably Whitney! Another thing that stands out is her level of contentment… she has a contentment that is enticing.
It just was not that long ago that she was only a few months old, sitting in her carrier next to me, watching football. Well, I always like to think she was watching football. I know this…she was very content to just be there beside me and it’s one of those memories that still defines her sweet spirit. Never in a hurry and always willing to just "be' with you. She has always been quiet and introspective…never pushing her way into a conversation or a crowd. I have always loved that.
She has lived her life with much grace and I think using the “fruits of the spirit” as listed in Galatians 5:22 is a good way to describe my girl.
Love... she has an abundance of it to share…
Joy…if you spend a day watching her operate with a house full of children...its amazing
Peace…We called her “angel baby” from the day we brought here home for a reason…
Patience…She has been patient with me…her Dad…”thank you baby”
Kindness…I have never known anyone in my life that has a more “kind” spirit.
Goodness…absolutely…
Faithfulness…she is a faithful friend…a faithful wife…a faithful mother
Gentleness…I don’t know anyone with a more gentle spirit…
Self Control…She is just not one to let her emotions dictate what she is going to be…
My “Angel Baby”
Whitney Layne, you are still in my eyes and in my ears and in my heart. Thanks for bringing us little Gracie...she has the same angel qualities as you. I love you much.
Happy Birthday!
Here is a link if you would like a reminder of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FETWNBbwy9Q
Come with me for a stroll down “Whitney Layne”.
When I think of my beautiful Whitney there are a couple of things that come to mind immediately. Her sweet voice is soothing and warm and it makes her easy to be with. The lucky kiddos that get to spend their days at her beautiful daycare are especially blessed by this. And the Whitney laugh is like no other…its big…it’s an expression of uninhibited joy…it’s unmistakably Whitney! Another thing that stands out is her level of contentment… she has a contentment that is enticing.
It just was not that long ago that she was only a few months old, sitting in her carrier next to me, watching football. Well, I always like to think she was watching football. I know this…she was very content to just be there beside me and it’s one of those memories that still defines her sweet spirit. Never in a hurry and always willing to just "be' with you. She has always been quiet and introspective…never pushing her way into a conversation or a crowd. I have always loved that.
She has lived her life with much grace and I think using the “fruits of the spirit” as listed in Galatians 5:22 is a good way to describe my girl.
Love... she has an abundance of it to share…
Joy…if you spend a day watching her operate with a house full of children...its amazing
Peace…We called her “angel baby” from the day we brought here home for a reason…
Patience…She has been patient with me…her Dad…”thank you baby”
Kindness…I have never known anyone in my life that has a more “kind” spirit.
Goodness…absolutely…
Faithfulness…she is a faithful friend…a faithful wife…a faithful mother
Gentleness…I don’t know anyone with a more gentle spirit…
Self Control…She is just not one to let her emotions dictate what she is going to be…
My “Angel Baby”
Whitney Layne, you are still in my eyes and in my ears and in my heart. Thanks for bringing us little Gracie...she has the same angel qualities as you. I love you much.
Happy Birthday!
Dad
2 comments:
Aww Daddy that is so sweet you made me cry!! I love you Daddy and I love you for always showing us girls and telling us how much you love us. That is the best thing a Daddy can do.
Beautiful and accurate. God job Dad, Whit deserves all those wonderful descriptions!
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