Happy Birthday Avi! Talking About Your New Book - How Much Is a Little Boy Worth? By Rachel and Jacob Denhollander...

Avi is 2 today, but already driving! LOL

 

Happy Birthday Avery! How have you reached the age of 2 without me getting any older?! It seems like just yesterday when I first met you and we looked into each other's eyes and connected...How that happened, only God can tell us. Because for whatever reason, in addition to our being related, you have become so very important to me! In fact, I decided that I would be building a home library for you. I know--I know! You may be a little boy that will be interested in running and playing outside, rather than reading... And that's very OK...Because, it really doesn't take very long to read a book and learn a little about what the story is about... And then go outside to play, too!

And, in this case, it's about you! And just how much you are worth to those of us who love you! And that, of course, means my very good friend! His name is Jesus!

Your Mom said you are beginning to share with other little children at parks, so, I thought this song should be about somebody you might also meet some day...

Aside from the fact that Jesus is the one who sent you to mommy and daddy, this new book tells you just how very much a little boy is worth! To Us, To Jesus, and the whole wide world! Wanna hear more?

On the very first page is a little boy and his dog by the ocean. Joining the two-page spread are just the arms of two people--probably your mommy and daddy, just like the picture above...They are there to always protect you from all that may hurt you. The pictures seem almost to be realistic, a snapshot rather than painted, yet it clearly has scenes that could be made to hang on your bedroom wall! Here's the first thing written:

How much, How much are you worth precious boy?

How much is a little boy worth?

Just like the pictures above when you were outside watching fireworks, so, too, is, on the next page, the little boy sitting outside with his parents on a starry, night and even a tent is available to sleep in if you wish and a fire, to roast a hotdog or even a marshmallow! You know, what? Your Mommy roasted hotdogs for me recently and also made me toasted marshmallows... I was very happy to enjoy that treat! So, here's what is being said on this page, just for you!

More than the stars and the moon in the sky.

More than the sun up above.

More than all the incredible things in the world.

It is you that I treasure and love.

Fearfully and wonderfully made to be loved.

Valuable just 'cause you're you.

Uniquely designed you are one of a kind.

Little boy do you know this is true?

Now the page from which the above last lines were read, was a picture where the little boy in the book is dressed as a frog! I remember pictures of you dressed in a pirate suit! Isn't it fun to play dressup?! Or just jump and play in the rain!

Or to just wear a superman costume to bed! Like the little boy does in your new book! Do you think you'd like the little boy who is pictured in your book?

Your body and mind your heart and your soul.

Were all made in His image, made to be whole.

Along with all the wonderful, colorful images of children and the messages parents are giving them, I felt one word captured the essence of the message: Assurance. We want to have all little children know that they are especially loved by God, our creator and by all those who are in the lives of little boys like you, Avi... Your Mom and Dad, your grandparents...and just about everybody who ever meets the world's children! You are Loved! And your worth is beyond any word except Love. Because you are Love, itself. I love you Avi!

So, Avi, I hope you are having a happy birthday with your cake, cookies and people there, and here, to tell you that we love you! And we are so happy God gave you to us just as He gave us Jesus our Friend! You'll be hearing more about Jesus in other books I'll be sharing with you, but for now. I hope you like this latest book for your away-from-home library and that I'll see you soon to tell you where your books will be here at the cabin, just for you whenever you want to pull one out! 

God Bless,

Gabbie