Darling Daughter

After four and a half 

months of bedrest that included...

worry

ultrasounds

sighing

headaches

wondering

hoping

praying

sneaking out to Hoss's for lunch

and holding on....

You arrived on July 6, 1995.

You had "that face".

The family resemblance was undeniable.

Our hearts were captured immediately.

Of course the months of concern for you had

bonded us in a way that nothing else could

have done.

Today, around lunchtime, you will officially have

lived outside my womb for 16 years.

By that time we should know if you are the proud

bearer of a driver's permit.

You have never been one to

wait until tomorrow

on anything.  

This might explain all of the 

schoolwork at midnight to 

ensure an early graduation.

Oh, dear girl....

I thought we gave you way too

much to accomplish.

But you did it...

and more!

I am so proud of you.

Your Daddy is too.

We love our precious girl.

You have so many dreams and goals

it is hard to keep up with you.

Lately we hear you are working toward

a career in songwriting.

Perhaps with a side as a Cafe owner

or Dessert Chef.

Who knows, my darling.

You are talented beyond words and 

I am so excited to see what God has 

in store for you.

My prayer is always that you 

continue your walk of Faith.

As you encourage me by your dedication

to the Word may you be an example to 

future children

if the Lord grants them to you.

I am, as always, 

trying to keep up with you.

Wouldn't trade you 

for anyone else!

You are exactly who 

God made you to be.

Love,

Mommy