Dearest Isha,
Happiest ninth birthday! Isha, you have had such an amazing year. I am so proud of you for trying new things such as volleyball.
I have called you Shanti (peace) since you were a baby. This year I realized that you are not the typical quiet picture of peace we think of but you are the beautiful peace that comes from a strong loud voice, a fierce love, a protective spirit, and a passion to fight for what you believe in. You have a bright big smile and are full of joy. You love to play teacher and are quite good at it especially with your most loyal pupil Benaiah lol. This year for your God connection time you have started reading a few verses of the Bible and then journaling about what they mean to you and God is speaking to you about. Then you have read these journal entries to me and I have been so surprised and amazed at what God has been saying. They are like mini sermons to my spirit. I love seeing God working in you.
One of my favorite memories with you is making Tiramisu.
Your birthday party this year was so sweet! You had ice cream cupcakes and had the sweetest friends over.
You are kind, a loving daughter and sister, a great friend, and a dear child of God. I am beyond thankful God chose you for our family!!!!
I pray God continues to cultivate peace in you.
All my pyar,
Mummy
