Happy Birthday, Abi!!!!
Here I am, a day or so late again. Today I want to celebrate Abi's birth. Abi was born 22 years ago, December 11, 1987 at 2:36pm at Cottonwood Hospital. She weighed in at 8lbs 12oz was 20 1/2" long and had brown hair, not a lot but some. Abi's actual due date was Christmas Day and since I had the pleasure of having all my children C-section, I was able to move her due date as far away from Christmas as possible. They would only take her 2 weeks early, so I always know that on her birthday, there are 2 more weeks until Santa arrives.
Grandma Hickok, Abi and momIt didn't take long for us to realize what a special little girl this gal was. Abi has been a joy since the first day we had her. She slept through the night pretty much right from the start. She has been a peacemaker in our family and an example for all of us to look up to. It is so hard for me to believe that she has grown up so quickly. I am so proud of her.
Abi is currently serving a mission in Cleveland, Ohio. She is privileged enough to have the Kirtland Temple in her mission. She loves that she gets to go to and be in places where the Lord himself has been.
She is our adventurous child. An example of this....once when she was about 11 or so, we went to Virg's here in Tooele County for dinner one night. On the table was a bottle of Tabasco sauce, she asked her dad what it was. After explaining what it is he then offered her $5.00 if she would "eat" a spoonful of it. Mustering the courage she needed, she did so. Pretty soon her eyes started to water, her mouth started to burn and she was "dying". Successfully, after a few hours, she was able to enjoy her well earned $5.00. Abi has also shown this adventurous spirit by attending school in several different environments. She started at BYU-I, transferred to BYU-H, and then went to BYU- Jerusalem all before venturing off to Ohio for her mission.
She is a wonderful daughter! A valiant and obedient servant of the Lord. She loves life and finds happiness in all that she does. Her goal is to be "wheeled" in to the chapel for her "homecoming" through the funeral doors, because she has exhausted herself in the service of others.
Oh what a cute baby she was!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Abi!
Happy Birthday, Babs!!! I LOVE YOU! Best example and friend I could have asked for in my life. Thanks for raising such wonderful kids. :)
ReplyDeletegotta love our Abs wow 22 already.
ReplyDeleteAnd grandma, that just how I picture her when I think of her.
Aimee was wearing one of her blouses acouple of days ago, and I told her all she needed was a purple sleeveless jacket/vest.
Abi is a great girl! She is one of the kindest people I know! She is always so up beat and happy! Happy B-day Abs. When did they get so old?? You and I are still young!!!
ReplyDeleteA note to Lara... Aim was wearing Grandma Fox's blouse not my mom's, both of your great-grandma's!
What a darling baby picture! We got a Christmas card from Abi last week. She is such an amazing person. i love her spunk and love for life that she has. I'm sure is having some wonderful experiences in Cleveland!
ReplyDeleteHere it is, fast approaching the end of February. You may not even ever read this comment. I did not even remember Abi's birthday! But I think about her all the time, write her often, and include her in my prayers. She will always be one of the most special people in my life. Of course, her parents rank pretty high, too. I miss you and am glad things appear to be going well for your family. Congratulations on the anniversary! I love you all!
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