Dear EMILISCIOUS,
I am shocked we are
here 18 years after your birth! It has been an exciting eighteen years with you
around. On an early crisp morning, we came up to the hospital to ready for your
planned arrival. Everything was by the book with you that morning. Funny how
you are still a 'by the book' kind of gal. (This is what makes you a great
pilot.) I remember how chubby you were and just loving to squish you. You
were so delicious! Hence your name- EMILICIOUS!
You came into this
world as a sister. And little did you know you would be a sister sandwiched RIGHT
in the middle of four other siblings. You are a SUPER sis to Brittini, Kayla,
DJ, and Taylor! GIRL, I've relished in your presence these last eighteen
years. (minus the sassy bithy times) I love the way you’re gifted as a
leader. I love your confidence in who you are. I love the way you don’t give in
to status quo. I love your sense of humor! I love the way you push yourself.
Oh, how I have learned so much from you, Emily. Your courage inspires me. God
has been so faithful over these eighteen years. I have no doubt in my mind that
these past experiences will be a guide to you as you SOAR into your future.
Now you are an
official adult! CONGRATS! You now have a new chapter to write. The canvas is
blank, ready to be colored by your God given gifts and talents. I have no doubt
that the decisions you make here in the years to come will advance you for your
future life. You are so wise, even at eighteen! With much prayer and
pondering, I have decided to make you a list of 18 WORDS OF WISDOM that you can
take with you in the years to come.
1. Let God be your
everything!
2. Thank Him for the
breath He has given you and use it to encourage and help others.
3. Cherish your
family.
4. Take care of your
body.
5. Work hard at what
you love doing.
6. Always have
financial wisdom! Always!
7. Friendship is about
quality, not quantity.
8. Know what you want-
keep your goals and focus in front of you.
9. Accept and embrace
change.
10. Learn from your
mistakes!
11. Always be learning
and gaining knowledge about this world and yourself.
12. Treat others the
way you want to be treated.
13. Don’t worry too
much! It’s a waste of time!
14. Don’t settle for
less in a man than what you see in your daddy.
15. Nothing good
happens past midnight!
16. Take the time to
make wise choices and well thought out decisions.
17. Be okay with being
different. J
18. No matter how old, how grown, how successful, know your parents are always there for you.
18. No matter how old, how grown, how successful, know your parents are always there for you.
Happy 18th birthday
Emily Nicole! I love you so very much!
Momma
P.S. Now you can sign
up for that CUB giveaway!
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