Happy "Sweet" 16 to my favorite first!!

 

 

This post is dedicated to Kylee Renae. You will always be our 'favorite first". I remember when your dad and I talked about starting a family. I had a dream about you. In my dream you were 6 months old with strawberry blonde hair. You were sitting in the middle of the floor of our trailer. You were so happy and when I saw you, I knew I would never be alone again. Your dad worked so many hours (still does) and it was always a little hard on me to be in the trailer alone. A woman could only clean a 14x55 house so many times a day.

 

You still have that same sweet smile. You still are happy, loving and you have learned so many life skills. You have the most amazing coping skills of a 16 year old I have ever seen. You have always worked hard for your dad and I. You love your siblings unconditionally but yet keep true to the "Spirit" inside you. You aren't afraid to try things and you aren't afraid to say, "You know what, I am not enjoying this." You know you and I am the most impressed with that quality that has been a gift from your loving Heavenly Father.

 

I have always felt very strongly that a Mom or Dad should never use there "parent powers" to the point that it kills the Spirit of the Child. I remember when you were young and this philosophy was revealed to me. I never want to take away your "free agency" here on earth to learn and to grow. I hope to be the kind of mom that guides, informs, teaches, directs and expresses great love and testimony of the love that your Saviour Jesus Christ has for you. I can only hope and pray that your Dad and I have you to you righteous principles. I hope that I have shared my testimony and love of this life (a life that allows progression) of our Heavenly Father enough that you will always want to please your Father in Heaven. You are truly a valiant Daughter of God. You have been given gifts and talents that I hope you always share and use wisely.

 

Turning 16 is such a big age for young people. I trust you and I trust that you will always look up for direction. And never be afraid to Pray when necessary.

 

Daddy and I love you and look forward to this new piece of your life. You have truly been a joy and we are both very pleased with the "little" girl you will always be to us.

 

Love,

MOM