Happy 3rd Birthday Aria!!
Two years and fifty weeks after we were told that Aria’s life was going to end we’re celebrating her third birthday. Wow, what a big three years they have been. Aria has defied the odds to live a pretty normal life.
She’s learnt to walk, talk, play and love, like any other little kid. She even has favourite foods and drink like other little children. She has now got a little brother who she adores, and has made many friends and touched the hearts of even more.
Looking back on the three years we’ve been blessed with Aria’s presence we can’t believe just how precious those times have been. We have seen an amazing girl grow up, we have seen an amazing God do wonderous things, and we have seen people come into our life to bless Aria with time, money, effort and love.
We had a little family gathering for Aria on Monday night to celebrate her life. As Aria sat there eating some cake Anita said to me “Next year Aria might really be EATING her cake”. That is our hope for this coming year, that Aria will get the life saving transplant that she really needs. We are getting closer to starting that next stage of our journey and look forward to sharing with you all what I’m sure will be another extraordinary year.
As I was thinking about Aria’s life this morning a song came into my head that we sing at church from time to time…
You have brought us this far by your grace, you have led us by fire and by cloud. You have led us through Jordan to look on your face, Oh blessed, oh blessed be God.
It is so true, God has been leading us through these last three years, all that Aria has prospered through, all that we have endured have been accomplished under God’s guidance and provision. All that we will achieve and experience in the coming years are in his hand too.
What a great God He is, that we love and serve.
And also special birthday wishes to Jodee, Matisse mum. Jodee is very special to our family, as is it Matisse. Enjoy your day Jodee!
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# 3 Jun at 8:25 am
Happy birthday Aria!!! Praying indeed that the year ahead will hold much promise and joy! Hope you all have a very special day
xox Debs
# 3 Jun at 9:16 am
Happy Birthday Aria!!!!! Wow 3 is getting really big!!!! Have a fantastic day, we are looking forward to following your progress this year – and we all wish it to be a truly fantastic year for you!
Love the Robertson family x
# 3 Jun at 9:28 am
It is a privilege to share my birthday with such a special wee girl. Lets hope next year Matisse and Aria are eating cake together for our birthday.
Happy Birthday Aria. We can’t wait to see you in America soon!
# 3 Jun at 9:57 am
Hey lovely princess, happy birthday to you!!
# 3 Jun at 11:15 am
Happy 3rd Birthday beautiful girl!! You are such a blessing and inspiration! All of you are!!! 😉
# 3 Jun at 11:20 am
Happy Birthday Aria,
You are such a blessing in our life, you bring us so much joy, it has been awesome to see you grow up into such a beautiful special girl. God has done some amazing things in your life and we know his hand is on you, Mummy, Daddy and Asher. Enjoy your special day, Love you heaps
Nana and Popa
# 3 Jun at 12:04 pm
Happy Birthday Aria, and congratulations to Mummy and Daddy! Her life is a testament to the Lord’s goodness and grace.
Lots of love, Steph and family xxxx
# 3 Jun at 12:05 pm
Happy Birthday Aria, wow 3 years have gone so fast, love you guys
xox
Megan
# 3 Jun at 12:11 pm
Happy Birthday Aria Dearest. Love you un-Baby! 🙂 And thanks for our first phone conversation last week as well 🙂 See you next Saturday week little one!!!
# 3 Jun at 12:45 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIA!!!!!
Bestest of wishes for a wonderful day!!! 🙂
Yaaaaay! 3 years old!!!
# 3 Jun at 12:51 pm
Happy Birthday sweet princess! A very special year lays ahead for you all. I’m sure you will meet it (as always) with strong faith, hopeful hearts and happy smiles.
We love you little buddy!
Sam, Ham, Jake and Lara xxx
# 3 Jun at 1:50 pm
Happy Birthday beautiful little lady!
Love and hugs from us all here at the Wagener household
# 3 Jun at 2:01 pm
HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY ARIA!!
Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and how well you are doing! You are an amazing (Big) girl and an inspiration to us all! When you come back to New Zealand with your new tummy, I am going to take you and ur Mummy out for the day to celebrate. You are a very special girl and close to my heart!
Will love you always and forever! Many Hugs and Kisses
Laura Kindley xoxo
# 3 Jun at 3:12 pm
Happy Birthday sweet Aria! I hope someday to actually get to meet you and your precious family. God has GREAT plans for you….and we look froward to seeing them play out over time. Stay strong and brave!!!
Your friends from Texas,
Lori and Caed
# 3 Jun at 4:14 pm
wow, three years old, that’s certinally a milestone esp for you guys.. well it most certinally has been a journey for all of you..
i’m looking forward to what the next year holds for you all hopefully in the way of transplant, and the journey associated with that
as aways all our love prayers and support from here in australia
# 3 Jun at 4:27 pm
Happy Birthday Aria an amazing little girl I enjoy following your milestones every week take care be safe xxoo God Bless
# 3 Jun at 5:13 pm
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING ARIA
Wishing you a fab year and may all your dreams come true 🙂
xxooxxoo
# 3 Jun at 5:40 pm
a very happy birthday to you Aria
praying for you all 🙂 God is good
# 3 Jun at 6:19 pm
Happy 3rd Birthday Aria. What a great milestone.
We pray that God will give you many more birthdays.
We wish you all the best for your trip to the USA later this year and pray the results we be just what is needed.
God bless you and Mummy and Daddy and Asher.
Love from Bill & Delwyn Cockrell
# 3 Jun at 6:37 pm
Happy birthday, it’s hard to believe it’s 3 years already! May this year bring you everything you and your wonderful parents deserve
Angela xxx
# 3 Jun at 8:34 pm
Wow a Big 3 year old, Happy Birthday Aria. What alot of milestones have passed in the past 3 years. I enjoy catching up on your progress and hope you have a great birthday.
Hugs and kisses
Rua xoxo
# 5 Jun at 8:21 am
Happy Birthday Aria! 3 – how time flies!!!! Hope you had a special day and my prayers are with you guys in this year ahead. Love you all lots, Lou xox