At 4:54 a.m., June 11, 1984, I gave birth to our second child....a beautiful little baby girl.   She burst onto the scene after approximately 45 minutes of intense, quick labor  and she has been bursting into our lives and hearts ever since!  Gary and I named her Kimberly Garbee White and we affectionately call her "Kimber", "Kimbo" and a variety of little nicknames, but she is a unique and beautiful young woman.

How in the world did twenty-five years pass by?  As I've been looking through old albums to gather pictures of Kimberly for her upcoming wedding, memories have flooded my mind as I recall each and every picture and event surrounding the photos.  She has been a delightful, loving, warm and embracing child that has evolved into an absolutely gorgeous, caring and professional woman.  She, like her brother, is a teacher.  A profession I have always loved has been passed on to my children and they are truly gifted and skilled in their God given talents. 

Kimberly is a fourth grade teacher.  I watched her this past week in her classroom and it continues to amaze me at the patience and care with which she carries herself in a room full of active students.  Am I surprised?  In all honesty, no, I'm not.  She has been a gift from God from the moment she drew breath and she has shown all those she's come in contact with over these past 25 years that same patience, care, concern and unconditional love.

Of course, she went through the hormonal years of growing up, but even then that time passed in the blink of an eye.  Nothing overshadows the fact that she's been a blessing to her dad, her brother and me.  We've been a tight foursome for a long time.  In only a month our circle will expand to include another member to our family.  In her choosing, Kimberly is bringing to us a young man that is caring, loving and incredibly kind.  I've prayed for this young man since Kimberly was a baby and now God brings him to us.  Next year on her birthday Kimberly's name will be expanded, but she will always be "our little girl."  Happy Birthday, my beautiful daughter....the bride to be!  With all the love this blog can hold!  Mom

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