Kimberly’s first birthday cake and present
Birthdays are such a special celebration in the US that we forget that in many countries, there is just not enough to go around for a birthday celebration.
This has been the case for Kimberly since she was born. Her single Mom never had enough to throw her a birthday party. Kimberley was born on September 11th 2005, so yesterday Carol and I decided to throw her her first birthday party. She dressed up in her white dress and was dancing with excitement as Carol made the cake. Then we wrapped an African-American Barbie doll up for her.
Her Mom and her little brother and older sister and our family all sat down and sang “Happy Birthday” in French as she wiggled with delight. Then her eyes opened wide when we gave her the present. Francoise, her Mom was almost as happy as she was and laughed as Kimberly un-wrapped the doll.
These simple pleasures are what being a Christian community is all about!
This is really neat! We, too, are happy for her. One of my grandchildren celebrated his 13th birthday on 9/11. May this joy be with her for a very long time. God be with her and with all of you.
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