My baby big girl is graduating HIGH SCHOOL this week! To say I'm over emotional right now is the under statement of the year. I took her to school last Friday...her last day of high school since she got to exempt all her exams because of all her smarts! Well, actually, I didn't. She drove the "twins", and I was the lead car headed to McDonalds for one "last breakfast before school". People warned me this year would go by fast. People warned me I'd cry, but I am crying ALL. THE. TIME! Oh my goodness...I cried at McDonalds. I cried at the senior banquet at church last week. I've cried jamming all these latest blog posts into the past few days- ha. I'll cry the rest of the week.
I am quite confident!
Abigail, this is for you. You are a miracle. You are my first born. You are the big sister and guinea pig of all things parenting! I can say we've sought the Lord in our decision making when it comes to parenting you. We've done many things right, and we probably did more things wrong. We've tried our best. We've had to make some hard decisions- decisions that weren't popular with you at times and ones that weren't popular with others. Baby, the road is narrow and few walk it. Walk it! Live it! We've prayed with you and for you through gaining two siblings, health crisis for you, Chan and me, faith doubts, living overseas, friendships, emotions, college decisions...and SO MUCH MORE. We've seen each other on the highest of mountain tops and the lowest of valleys, but God has been there the entire time! You know my greatest desire for you is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.
I am quite confident!
Abigail, this is for you. You are a miracle. You are my first born. You are the big sister and guinea pig of all things parenting! I can say we've sought the Lord in our decision making when it comes to parenting you. We've done many things right, and we probably did more things wrong. We've tried our best. We've had to make some hard decisions- decisions that weren't popular with you at times and ones that weren't popular with others. Baby, the road is narrow and few walk it. Walk it! Live it! We've prayed with you and for you through gaining two siblings, health crisis for you, Chan and me, faith doubts, living overseas, friendships, emotions, college decisions...and SO MUCH MORE. We've seen each other on the highest of mountain tops and the lowest of valleys, but God has been there the entire time! You know my greatest desire for you is to love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.
As you enter this new season in life, may God continue to richly bless you. I know I mentioned this at the senior banquet this week, but the most exciting thing for me personally this year as your mom was seeing you (and trying to hold my tongue and be patient!) make your college decision...and it was a big one. God changed your heart (and mine) about where HE wanted you. Thank you for being open to the Holy Spirit. Thank you for allowing your dad and me to speak Truth into your life. Thank you for listening to where God was ultimately leading you. Do you understand how big that is?! Your walk with the Lord is the most important thing...ever. Always and forever. No questions. Do what pleases the Lord in all you do. Seek Him in all you do. HE wants what is the very best for you and what will glorify Him. I cannot wait to see what God has in store for you at Samford. New experiences, new church, new ministry, new roommate, new friends, new city, new state, new volleyball (?), new or renewed interests and independence, and new dependance on God. You will see God in a NEW way in this next stage of life! Allow Him to work. God always stays the same, but may He change you and draw you closer to Him. You are a stunningly (is that a word?!) beautiful, young woman. May your heart be even more so.
Words cannot express how much love your Dad and I have for you.
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