Wednesday, July 04, 2012

Welcome to the Teen Years

June 23, 2012 Skyler Grace Franzen became a teenager. 

A date I once feared; a journey now celebrated... Her special day started in a special way. We joined the international teams here and our local church in a blanket give away to those in Kya Sands informal settlement...


After our morning in the rain the diversion began.
Lunch with mom and a manicure..


...meanwhile our very talented and gracious interns (Sarah and Cori) were at the house painting a scripture on Sky's bedroom wall (a long time wish of Sky's)...


Later Rich and I took Sky for a special dinner...




Where she received a very, very, VERY special gift.... encouraging words from family, friends and those Sky dearly admires "cheering her on" in her pursuit of purity.....


Such a beautiful gift...one that moved her (and her mother) to tears.....




A beautiful expression of a commitment made by a beautiful (inside and out) young woman!


Sky My, we are so proud of the amazing young woman you are!!