Celebration of Nine...

Tyler...

This celebration of nine is more than just a party with cake and ice cream...

more than just a day to have fun and play silly games...

more than just a day to receive gifts and special favors...

This celebration of nine is a day to mark how you have grown through each passing season.

How you have matured.

How you have changed.

This celebration of nine is a time to remember the years gone by.

And to anticipate the years ahead.

A time to give thanks for the significance of your life and the blessing it is to all who know you.

A time to admire the young man you are growing into.

And to encourage and challenge you as you walk the path ahead.

Tyler...

You have truly been a leader for your siblings. You are always looking to help your younger brother and sisters. Nurturing them...loving them...playing with them...honoring them. Choosing to serve your family rather than complaining.

You have emerged as a true prayer warrior...leaving child-like bedtime prayers aside...

you have begun to pour your heart out to the Lord and truly make intercession for those in need.

You have shown these past few months your heart for ministry. 

Serving with your family and hearing the needs of those that are lost, 

you have often times showed maturity beyond your years in the way you have shared your faith.

A sensitivity for the message of the Gospel

 and the urgent need for truth has been the subject of many conversations.

As God continues to shape you and mold you, we pray:

You celebrate nine years...

but we celebrate you.

Who you are.

And who we are because of you.

We love you, TyTy!!!