Calleigh Day

Good and gracious Lord, 

this Thanksgiving Day is extra special this year, 

as it's also Calleigh's twelfth birthday. 

Thank you for giving to our family 

the gift of Calleigh,

this precious young woman, 

this beautiful granddaughter, 

this wonder, this joy. 

Thank you for preserving her 

through every trial and challenge.

Thank you for her health, 

wholeness, 

charm, 

beauty, 

innocence, 

and intricacy. 

Thank you for entrusting her to the care of such wonderful parents. 

Now, gentle Shepherd, 

on her twelfth birthday I pray, 

continue as you've begun, 

adding more health, 

strength, 

happiness, 

brilliance, 

love, 

character, 

and delight

to her life and to our lives through hers, 

in Jesus' name, amen.