Dear Youngest Daughter

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Dear Youngest Daughter,

From the moment you entered this world, I knew our family was complete (despite your daddy’s pleas otherwise). I knew in my heart that forever my baby you would be. 

I did pray to God that maybe…just maybe…you would be the first child to at least resemble me.  I mean, I am the one doing all the work here. 🤣 I’m not sure that’s the case, but you certainly got the gift of my SUPER-sized personality. 

Baby girl, this world can be a scary place, and yet you continually remind me of its goodness.  Your light shines bright as you face each new day as an adventure. I pray that in life, you continue to let that light shine bright. 

I want more than anything to protect you from what’s ahead. Life is beautiful but also has its share of disappointments, heartache, and trials. While I hope I’m there to hold your hand, whisper in your ear, and pick you back up, I understand there will come a time where I can’t be. However, God has given you a resilience, a determination, and an identity of self like I have never seen before. These will serve you well!

Your independence (some might say hard-headedness) has challenged me in how to best raise and guide you in these early developmental years. While I don’t want to break your spirit, I don’t want to break mine either!  Your daddy and I love you too much not to set boundaries. And while you may be spending an awful lot of minutes in time out (and it breaks my heart), it’s because we care too much not to put you there. 

I have no doubts you are going to change the world by the impact you will have on others. You are already doing just this!  In just five short years, you understand how to bring more pure JOY to the table than any other soul I have known.  So spread those wings, dear child. Dare to be different. Hold on tightly to His Truth. 

May God walk through life with you, may His angel army surround you, and may your life be a vessel for His Light. 

Shine bright, sweet girl. We are blessed to be along for the ride and will be your biggest cheerleaders. We love you more (to the moon and back and back again)

Love,

Mama

XOXOXOXO

❤️❤️❤️❤️

“This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” ~ Psalm 118:24