Happy Birthday Jared!!!

Dear Readers,

Yesterday was my dear brother's Birthday! I can't believe how fast he is growing up. I'm so proud of the young man he is becoming. He always wants to do what God would have him do, and always wants to help in any way he can! I can't imagine life without him. He always has a big smile on his face! I thank God so much for him!

Victoria, Jared and Me

(On Valentines)

While remodeling the house Jared was just a BIG help!

Jared also loves to be with his family, which is such a blessing!

Jared really wants be a godly young man and I can see how he wants to serve the Lord with all his heart!

This is the most recent picture of us.

I'm so blessed to see what God is doing in not only Jared's life but in all of ours!

Proverbs 17:17 says: A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

Your Friend,

Haviland~

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