Today is Ra-Chigga's birthday. She's 22. Hard to believe 22 years have passed with hardly a blink. Isn't she beautiful? You don't need to answer...OF COURSE she's beautiful! This is probably my favorite picture that EOO took of her. Now, Ra-Chigga would say that EOO could make ANYONE look beautiful, and EOO would say that as far as beauty goes, she was a dream to work with. I say... they are both right!!
Ra-Chigga has accomplished many things in her life, but, one of my proudest moments was when she graduated High School. There were some worrisome days there for awhile, but she totally pulled it all together and walked with pride that day!She never thought she was a beautiful little girl, but, seriously, she really was. She can't see it, but I can. Mom's can see EVERYTHING...even the supposed "final" result of years of love and pain and laughter and anguish and love and anxiety and quietness and rebellion and love
and anger and peace and...did I mention love? Because that's what there was the most of. Her face, her personality, she was a joy to watch grow.She's a daughter, a sister, a sister-in-law, a grandaughter, a cousin, an Aunt, a friend and a fiancee. She's a student, a teacher, a servant, a prayer warrior, a missionary and an incredibly hard worker. She's a listener, a caregiver, a dancer, a singer, and she's A LOT of fun! She is incredibly talented and weirdly funny and makes us laugh uncontrollably. Still, her thoughts can be very deep and her love for Christ is overwhelming. She is my Angel Girl. She always will be. Even after The Mighty Hunter marries her and takes her out of my home and into their own.
Oh...and she is MOST DEFINATELY a Daddy's Girl. Again...isn't she beautiful?
Happy Birthday, Angel Girl. We love you incredibly.
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Happy Birthday to you
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Happy Birthday dear Ra-Chigga
Happy Birthday to you!
Wow, I gotta say, you really turned out great! I love when we can spend time together (not just b/c I'm also with BFF at the time :) ).
Great job, Jo, on the blog & on your Angel Girl --although I guess others can get some credit there too.
Love, BFF
Happy Birthday little Ra-Chigga. You are a b-e-a-u-tiful woman. Just remember "Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional". As you can tell by my life, well, um, it is just that some people never grow up and life is fun. Enjoy life, it is a fantastic gift. And hi to mom and the OLD man.
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uh... wut? (that last comment. lol)
Happy Bday RaChigga. You do so rock and you are so beautiful and funny, etc. etc. Hope it was fabulous!
I love that 1st pic, too, but it always makes me think that she is squatting by a tree for... other reasons. I suppose all of the other shots are far too sexy, eh?
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