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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Happy Birthday Matthew

If you are here for a Maia update, you might want to skip today's post. Because today is all about  Matthew. He deserves all the attention for at least one day, especially given what day it is!

Five years ago today, a baby boy was born to a young mother in a small town in Ukraine. He was named Dmitriy. Looking at the handsome face, I can only assume that his mother must have been a beautiful young woman. Although I am sorry that my sweet boy had to endure things in the first four years of his life that no child should ever have to live through, I am thankful that God chose me to be his forever momma.

Matthew - you were in my heart from the moment I first saw you. You are such a strong, handsome, smart kiddo. I love your determination, the twinkle in your eye, the eagerness with which you embrace life. I love your curiosity, your hugs, your smile, and oh so many things about you. Happy 5th birthday sweet boy!!








10 comments:

  1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATTHEW!!!!!!! I hope your day was filled with lots of fun and smiles and laughter and presents and love! You deserve this special 5th birthday. You are a special boy. I hope all your birthday wishes will come true. You are a special creation of our
    Heavenly Father God, He loves you!
    Jacquelene L.
    Canada

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  2. A very happy birthday to Matthew!! He's getting so big! What a handsome boy!

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  3. Happy Birthday wonderful Matthew!!!! What a blessing you are to your mom and dad, and to your sister! It looks from the pictures like you had a great celebration and got some cool stuff! Hope it was a fun day and as special a one as you are to your family. (I think your mom and dad adore you!!!) XOXO Jane

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  4. Happy happy happy Birthday Matthew!! Looks like he got some fun toys! Hope he has a wonderful 5th Bday!!

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  5. Happy Birthday sweet Matthew, I to love the twinkle in his eyes.
    Looks like he had a great birthday hope he is doing ok I am sure he misses Maia and would loved to share this special day with her, next year I believe things will be a lot different, until then please know that even if I di not leave a omment we are praying for you all each and every day!!!

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  6. Love the swim goggles! I just love how God worked Matthew into "the plan". Special boy, blessed family.

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  7. Happy Birthday, Matthew! I pray that this next year of your life is Full of learning and laughter and much Joy! You are a Precious Boy and a Blessing to your Mama and Papa. And, I just know that you are a wonderful Big Brother to Maia! Hugs to you, Sweet Boy! ~ Jo

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  8. It is easy to see that Matthew felt special on his birthday. I recognize that you must have felt torn yesterday, but Matthew looks happy. You did a good job of celebrating his special day with him. Five years old is a great age of discovery. Have a great year Matthew!

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  9. Happy Birthday Matthew! Natalie said she hopes you got the monster truck you were wishing for! Thanks for letting us sit with you at Flapdoodles the other day. Natalie talked about Matthew the entire way home!

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  10. Happy 5th Birthday, Matthew!!!!! Looks like you had a wonderful day. Love the cake!

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