Josh is 28! Happy Birthday

I must admit I marvel at the combination of Tripp's and my genes - in the hands of God, the Greatest Artist:

Part of God's artistry involved marrying Josh to Hattie so his picture is now not complete without her - and we have another daughter to love. As my readers know, Hattie has been battling cancer for four years and actually is in the hospital now. They hope to bring her home again Monday:

We call Joshua the Cornerstone of our family, because it was on his new life - and our acceptance of it - that God was able to build our family. (I will explain this later today)

The most wonderful thing of all is that my oldest son is not only strong and handsome, but kind and compassionate - every bit the tender warrior we prayed to be able to raise.

Happy Birthday, Joshua!