Happy 15th Birthday to Owen

Dear Owen,

Your 15th birthday was certainly not as any of us might have envisioned. A state of emergency in Chile had begun shrinking our world and taking away those things outside our home that you enjoyed (mainly basketball!) Thankfully, your cousins newly arrived to Iquique provided the novelty of their presence and a hearty supply of pizza still made for a joyful celebration. Además, Aunt Terri's chocolate cake with peanut butter icing was just what your heart desired!

We all got a chuckle out of Silas' gift to you. With a great deal of enthusiasm, your little brother gave you some evangelistic tracts, toys that actually belonged to Ian, an occasional Lego or loose coin, and a Learn to Read book. He looks up to you and he certainly loves birthdays!



Owen, it has always been a pleasure to be your mom and that continues to be true even on the days of adolescent blues and the highs and lows of ánimo that this season of life entails. I love your humor and your crazy height that has me guessing just how far up I'll have to look at you once you are all done growing. Listening in on your conversations while you animatedly play video games in the schoolroom gives me a glimpse of your personality and passions and I love that, too.

I observe that you are not one to share your deepest and most serious feelings, but I pray that you will trust those to God - and someday, to people worthy of your confidence who will give you wise counsel. I pray that you will grow into a confident, compassionate and creative man of God who uses his gifts to bless others and glorify your Maker. I am excited for all God has in store in and through you if you will commit your way to Him now and always.

I love you, Owen Santiago Garcia! Happy 15th Birthday, sweet son.

Love,
Mom

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