Monday, December 21, 2009

5.

5 years ago today, Rob and I walked into the delivery room of a 15 year-old girl in Virginia and met YOU, our long awaited son for the first time! After 3 LONG years of heartache, God gave you, Samuel Arnold, to us! Oh what a joyous day it was! One I will never forget! And it was just the beginning of a journey in parenting that has held many ups and downs, but one I would not trade! Samuel, we have watched you grow in so many ways and we are so proud of the boy you are becoming and we anticipate the man of God you will some day be! We love your smile, your deep sense/need for justice, your protective heart, and your imagination that knows no bounds! Happy 5th Birthday son! We love you, and Jesus loves you best! ~Mommy & Daddy


Our first meeting!

4 days old on Christmas, still in Virginia!


3 months old at a baby shower given by friends!



My arms are full!


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3 comments:

jeanna said...

Wow, he has grown so much! What a handsome boy, and oh how God has grown all of you together. Sam, you are blessed to have such Christ-centered parents, we love you!

Kelly said...

Wow Michelle! You have so many wonderful celebrations this month! Happy 10 years and Happy 5th birthday, Samuel! What a tall and handsome boy he is! He looks so grown up! I love hearing about and seeing pictures of how you were blessed doubly with Sam and Joel so close together :) You arms did look full!! So happy for you! xoxo

Aaron said...

We love Sam and had so much fun at the army party Saturday! What a great boy!