You Say It’s Your Birthday?
Sixteen.
Pretty sure that number must be wrong.
Seriously.
There is no way that our oldest daughter could be turning sixteen (16) today.
Is it possible to just ban a birthday altogether?
Oh Riley.
Beautiful. Affectionate. Optimistic. Dramatic. Master of Hyperbole. Friendly. Extroverted. Lover of Laughter, Cell Phones and Music. A Diligent Student. A Capable Chef. A Positive Spirit.
What I want to say to you is this . . .
Slow down.
Slow down.
Don’t act like how you think the world says a sixteen-year-old should act. Act like you.
Dream a dream bigger than your weekend plans, your next paycheck or your first kiss.
Oh Riley.
Live child. Really live.
In a way that says something about who made you
and what you were made for.
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Christine Lewis
I may have to borrow this from you for Samantha. This is exactly what I'd like to say to her. So well written!
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Jamie Harden
Wow…how can she be 16??? Now I feel old..wow how time flies. Miss you guys!
Shelley in SC
Beautiful, understated message for your sweet oldest. I read between the words and hear about an hour's worth of your heart pouring out between the 8 restrained lines. Love the picture of your oldest and youngest together.