My sweet girl had a birthday last week. We celebrated her 9th year. It's surreal almost, how fast this life goes by. While in the middle of it, it sometimes feels like it's moving sooo slow! And then you look up from your day dream and stinkin' 9 years have blinked by!
I know you all experience it and I'm not alone in this. But every birthday is just seems to catch me off guard - again. Maybe one day it wont, but I'm not going to hold my breath!
Here's my birthday letter to my girl...
When I look at you
now, I no longer see my baby. Although, you will always and forever be my baby
girl…
I see a beautiful
young girl, blooming into womanhood.
How can this be?
When you were asked
if you felt older the day of your 9th birthday and you said “Yes, I
do” I believed you. You seem to look older even.
It’s almost as if
you are starting to shed your ‘locust’ shell and are climbing into the unknowns
of growing up.
I loved watching you
become a big sister again this past year. You love to be a little mother. And
Judah thinks you are his mother sometimes I think! You are so sweet to him and
helpful to me. What a good big sister you are.
You are in 3rd
grade this year! You are writing in cursive and reading bigger books and
learning your multiplication tables. And now that you are going to Holy
Trinity, you are even learning Latin and Astronomy and Greek Mythology! I am so
proud of you, sweetie. You have been so brave these past few weeks starting in
your new class. You made friends your first day and are working so hard. You
are like a bright star in the sky, shining brightly wherever you go. Don’t ever
be afraid to shine your light, the light of Jesus.
I was so excited for
you when you started going to your new school. Even though I knew you were a
little scared. I just knew that you would love it so much and do so well. And
you do and are. Sometimes things change and we change and because of that our
plans change. But just because those kinds of things happen, it doesn’t mean
that God changes. He always stays the same, no matter what. And He always knows
what’s going to happen, even before we do, so nothing is ever a surprise to
Him. That’s part of why we can trust Him. Because He always has things in
control and always uses the things that happen in our lives for His purpose and
for His glory.
He has such great
plans for you, sweet girl. Because you are so special to Him. He had you be
born on the exact day and in just the right family, and oh how glad I am for
that.
So when you have
moments of doubt. When you aren’t sure of your way or you wonder why things are
going the way they are. Know that God knows exactly what is going on and what
it all means and why, even. And He hasn’t forgotten you or why He placed you
where He placed you.
We all have moments
like that, especially growing up like you are. It’s tough sometimes and we don’t
always understand what we are feeling. But that’s ok. It’s just part of it I
guess.
Mom and Dad will
always be here to help you through it. We don’t always do it perfectly, but you
already know that. We still wonder what’s going on sometimes and what it all
means! Even Mom and Dad. That’s why we all need Jesus and to be reminded of His
love and grace and that He is always there leading and guiding us.
My favorite times is
around the table doing our devotion. I’m glad we are still able to do that even
though you are going to school. I love that you love the Bible and are learning
it.
My other favorite
time is at bed time when we snuggle and tickle and giggle and get too rowdy and
Dad has to calm us down. I love running my fingers through your hair and
kissing your forehead and cheeks. I love feeling the top of your head just
beneath my chin. You are getting so tall. And soon you will be taller than me!
But most people are, so just remember that!
Yes, you are a
beautiful young lady. But always remember the most important side… the inside.
Your heart. We all have to do heart checks because that’s where everything we
say and think and do comes from… our hearts. It can be a beautiful place and an
ugly place all at the same time.
So as you become
more aware of your outside and wanting to look pretty, don’t forget about that
inside that can start to look ugly sometimes to. Going to Jesus everyday will
cleanse your heart and reading His words will renew your mind.
I am praying for you
sweet girl. Every day. As you grow up and go to school and love your brothers
and help mommy. It’s a big job, but you do it so well. And I’m so proud.
Happy Birthday,
Livie Rose.
I love you.
Love, Your Mama
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