Treasured

We wanted to share with you a little piece of a gift that was given to our sweet Ashley Kate by her grandma on her second birthday. Just like our Ashley it will forever be treasured.

As I've thought of my gift for you to celebrate two years,
The more I remembered my eyes filled with tears.
My precious, sweet Ashley, what a treasure you are
There's no doubt about it, you're one of God's bright stars!

You were given to us when you were tiny and new,
But even before your beginning God had BIG plans for you!
And you've touched many lives right from the start
and caused wonderful changes in many a heart.

So as I thought of the treasure He created in you,
I took those thoughts with me and before I knew,
I had found a special box; a treasure not of gold,
But one of pure silver with a story to be told.

The box shows rare beauty; it's creator made sure
That the silver he used was shiny and pure.
And the treasure inside it is equally grand.
A collection of memories wonderfully crafted by man.

Each charm this box holds reminds me of your time on earth.
Beginning with the very first day of your birth.
Another one brings to mind that you are dedicated to Him.
And another makes me think of you being given life again!

There's one to remind you to take time to pray.
And another to remember you are loved every day.
Yes, Ashley, my gift is a gift to be treasured,
I pray it serves to remind you that love cannot be measured.

And just as reminders of events will be added to your box
God will open your heart and remove any locks.
And He will add to the treasure He created in you,
And as you grow and develop we will all get to view.

The beauty inside you we already see is there.
Placed by Jesus Himself through His love beyond compare!
Happy Birthday, sweet baby. I love you so much.
And I'm so thankful to have you to hold and to touch!!!

Grandma