You are kind. You are smart. You are important. (If you’ve never read or seen The Help, you need to go do that right now).
You are so much more than our broken world leads you to believe. You are more than just beautiful. More than just a pretty face on a pretty frame. You are a princess.
God’s princess. As a child of the King, you are a princess, and as such, you are a valuable, precious treasure to Him and all of us who love you.
You are special. And you are perfect, just the way you are.
Your heart matters more than your jeans size. Your kindess matters more than your hair. Your generosity matters more than your style.
I am so proud of you, sweet daughter friend. I am so incredibly blessed to be your mom and I am honored to walk this tough road of moving from childhood to adulthood with you.
I know you probably think I’m old and oblivious, but I promise you that I know what it’s like to be a teenager. I know what it’s like to love and lose and to laugh and hurt.
I know what it’s like to feel broken, and like noone could ever understand what you are feeling. I have been there, and I will always be here for you.
You are my heart, my daughter, and I have been praying for you since long before you were ever born.
I love you, sweetheart.