A puzzle piece

Lottie

The youngest of the REALM

Also the most stubborn

Cant be talked into doing anything she doesnt want to do

You have to be patient with this one

But she's also one of the most loyal

My voice of reason in times of sheer & utter frustration

A good source of entertainment

Easy to talk to

Talk with

Talk about (lol)

But at the end of the day

We all love her

Because she's part of "our" family

Part of the puzzle

We are all pieces

Sometimes we dont know where - or even if - we fit

But we do

We all do

Because not everyone is a corner piece

Or a piece that makes up the outside frame

We cant all be the same piece, because we're all unique

Each piece fits into another

As a family should

But we are all pieces that make up this beautiful family picture

Some of us have spent years together - our pieces have been sitting on the board connected

There are sporadially connected pieces everywhere

But we are all a part of this "puzzle"

The picture keeps growing, as our family expands

Once a year, a particular piece has its day

Today, is Lotties day

Happy Birthday Lottie

We love you
I love you

God loves you

I trust you know this