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Corban,

Today you are three years old. It is difficult to express in words what has taken place in your daddy's and my life, heads, bodies, home and heart in the last three years. Nothing that existed in our world before you were born could in any way compare or prepare us for what you have brought into our life.

Newly-born, I held you close and understood how our God could surrender His life for the sake of His precious ones.

Through you, we have experienced love, joy, sadness, happiness, fear and hope more purely and tangibly than ever before. 

You taught us to be selfless.

You remind us to meet each day with anticipation and wonder.

You have taught us that we are all powerful, that anything is possible.

Through you, we learned that change is necessary, even when it's painful, and especially when it's difficult.

You inspired us to reach across the world, cut our chests open wide, and graft an unknown child into our hearts.

You reminded us there is magic, hidden among the ordinary, waiting to be discovered.

My dear son, you are a marvelous creation. God gave us a truly wonderful gift when He entrusted your tender soul to our care. You are funny, sweet, and so very trusting. You are brave, creative, thoughtful, contemplative and purposeful.  You are curious and love to study things until you understand how they work. You have a fantastic sense of humor and a quick wit. You don't throw yourself into a situation without careful consideration, but once your mind is made up, you are steadfast in your commitment.  I am so thankful our existence is entrusted to a God more creative and wise than I, as I could never have dreamed up anything as stunning as you. 

Happy 3rd birthday, son. I pray that your fourth year of life leads to more magic, more independence, more creativity, more answers to more questions and a deeper faith.  We love you so much. 

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