Angel Girl,
Ten years ago today God blessed me with my first baby girl. You entered this world with your crazy leg and our lives have never been the same. Undoubtedly, being your mom has been one of the greatest joys in my life. Your grit and dramatics add such adventure to our days. Your flair for all things color and stuffed and loud and lovely all make you the you we love.
I don't know if you know this but sometimes I just look at you and think, who is this kid? How is she my daughter? And it's mostly because you are already many of the things I still strive to be today. You're not shy. You're not afraid of failing. You don't care what anyone thinks about you. You are brave and strong and light up a stage or the classroom or our home. . .just by being you. And it simply amazes me that all these great attributes can be wrapped up in such a tiny little, now ten-year-old package!
Tonight, the last night I tucked you in before you turned double digits you asked me if I wanted to hear what your wish was. How beautiful is that? My daughter sharing her heart with me. My wish is simply that we never stop sharing. Not in your teens, your twenties, not ever. Never. You're my first daughter, the one I've made plenty of mistakes with already, and the one I'm sure to make many more in the future. But God gifted us each other. Let's always try to remember that. He knew I was the mama you needed and you were the daughter he chose just for me.
This is the first year that school didn't come as easily for you. You struggled when your brother made honor roll and you didn't. But I always tell you as long as we are happy with your school performance, that's all that matters. Please remember that--learning is a journey and there are lots of roads to get to the final destination. Besides, Good Citizenship speaks volume about who you are trying to be. If you're going to strive for something, always strive for that, love.
This year you continued with your love of reading, just like your mama. You shone brightly on the stage as you were in three high school performances and still maintained grades we were happy with. You became much more responsible when it came to chores and helping out with a happy heart. Now don't get me wrong, you still have your moments. . .but all in all, I know you work on being the best version of you-- you can be. I see that bean. I notice your effort. I pray that you always seek Him in your struggle. I pray that you continue to have the strength to be different from those around you.
You were made for greatness. I can't wait to see the plans God has for your life unfold! Your life verse: Romans 8:28
28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Keep being true to you. I think that is one of your strengths that I admire most. I pray you never lose it. I pray you're willing to discover God's calling on your life and let it take you places. Happy Birthday Lene Bean. May all your wishes come true!!
All my love forever and always all around the world and back times a thousand,
xoxo
Mom
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