Today is your ninth birthday.
Well, it was your ninth birthday. It's quite late now and we've had a busy day of celebrating but I couldn't let the sun go down on this day without your birthday letter.
You are nine, sweet girl. And at nine you are compassionate, kind, and loving. You are silly and fashionable and sweet. You are shy, serious and strong. You are all of the things you've been working to be and it makes my heart swell.
At nine, you are finding your way.
At nine you are capable. You work hard. You love to cook and pretend and be helpful. You are loyal.
At nine you are becoming a voracious reader. A runner. A girl who knows how to tend to those around her.
At nine, you show love to your brothers and sister. You know that your example is powerful. At nine you are sassy. Full of life. And tender.
Nine is right where I want you to be. My eldest daughter, whose beauty and smile blows me away. Nine, where you said yesterday as you stood in church on your own for the very first time, that you know you are loved by your Heavenly Father. And by your family.
And you were right.
Nine, where the world lies before you just waiting to see all the things that you'll do and the places you'll go.
I am proud.
I am in love.
I am transformed.
By you, my daughter at nine.
Love,
Mama
4 comments:
Remind me not to read your posts when I am at school because then I cry and become a blubbering mess...beautiful letter, beautiful girl. You inspire me, Mrs. Johnson. :)
So sweet! I think it is equal parts fascinating and terrifying watching our girls grow up. Hannah seems to have a good head on her shoulders to take her where she needs to go. I hope she had a wonderful birthday!
Hannah you are a dear one. Keep smiling and have the best year being nine! WE LOVE YOU!!
You know I love that girl. She is all you said and more. I have said this time and time again, but I am so thankful that Nadia has her in her life. Happy Birthday Hannah!!!
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