I had the opportunity to watch spend time with the Ogden children this week while Desirae and Mark went to one of Gods many Paradise' and then ended up getting to spend her birthday with her.
Probably mentioned this before for but she always called herself the trial child being the oldest. I think we did a dang good job with this trial child if I don't say so myself. Her nick name is and has always been Rae Rae because when she first started talking and try saying her name that is how it came out Rae Rae and it has stuck with her to this day, most of her nieces and nephews have called her that.
Desirae always entertained herself from the time she was very small until she left home. (I'm sure she still does!!)
Being the oldest it came with many responsibilities, it gave her the ticket to be the second in command after her mother, of course. She was a very responsible little girl, I could leave her in charge of many tasks and they would get done, all but for keeping her room clean!! :) She now is a very organized person and her house top to bottom is organized.
She loved to sing and dance and preform for any and all that would listen and watch. To this day she still loves to sing and play the piano and does a fantastic job of it.
She has grown to be a wonderful wife and mother and a very thoughtful daughter and sister. She is a preschool teacher and has had many 3 and 4 years old learning from her and the children love her to pieces.
I dislike the fact that her sweet family is not living closer, but love the fact that we can call and text any time to keep in touch.
We are so very thankful that her journey with cancer is over and that she is still here with us to enjoy her sweet spirit, for many years to come.
We love you Desirae and your sweet family, so thankful for the opportunity that we have of being your parents.
This is the sweet picture of Desirae last year on her birthday two days after her surgery!!!!
This is today, a year later!!!!!
LOVE YOU!!!!