Saturday, October 28, 2023

8th Birthday for Silas

 

Dear Silas,

Aunt Terri's banana cake. That was all that was on your mind as we returned to Chile after fifteen months of stateside ministry with your birthday just a a few weeks away. The fact that (due to travel) Aunt Terri wasn't available on your birthday didn't deter you - it just extended your celebration by an extra day!

On Saturday, October 28, 2023 you turned 8 years old. Of course the morning had to begin as all birthday mornings in our house are supposed to. You happily enjoyed baked oatmeal with chocolate chips, and made SURE it was served on the birthday plate. You utterly delight in all the birthday trappings and traditions! The latter of these usually includes a new Lego set for your collection, and we have "Aunt" Nikki to thank for the favor of bringing this particular one all the way from the United States to a conference in Lima, Peru. There we transferred it to our suitcase and somehow managed to return to Chile while still keeping it a surprise!


The afternoon of your birthday was spent bowling with Daddy, your big brothers and Fisher boy cousins. I think everyone had fun! We don't go bowling often enough for anyone (other than Dad, maybe!) to be a superstar at the lanes, but the novelty and challenge are always a treat.


Finally, you celebrated with your longed-for banana cake on Sunday after church with the Fisher family, Aunt Noni, Tia Ibodne and Tia Luisa. Our Iquiqueño back in the land of his birth! We are so thankful for you, Silas, and all the joy and laughter you bring to our family. It is a blessing to see life through your eyes and enthusiasm.

Happy 8th Birthday, Silas Eben Garcia Garcia! (No, that's not a typo but your amusing legal name in Chile.) The greatest gift you have ever received is Jesus Christ as your Savior. Your love for Him and His Word is what will make you a great man someday, and a caring friend today. God loves you even more than we do! And we love you very, VERY much!

Love,
Mommy

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