Sweet 16

Sixteen years ago, you were a tiny 4 lb baby who nobody was sure would survive.



My goodness, you were so adorable. I couldn't get enough of you!


I am so grateful that God knew I needed you.


I didn't feel I deserved such a beautiful child.


I had no idea how much I had to learn


nor that through Him I could face all the challenges ahead of me.




and that life is not always easy.


I've learned how to let go when I need to.


That you will not be mine forever.


And that you might tell your secrets to someone else.


The time has come for me to let you grow up a bit more.


Even when you don't want to.


I praise Him for your infectious joy





and your humor


I begin this day, thankful that you're my daughter. That God saw fit to choose ME to be your mother. I feel like the luckiest mom in the world.