Oh how the years are slipping by. I can hardly believe that this little bug has turned twelve. Another Young Woman in our home!
When I look at this little girl face I remember the way she use to talk so fast with a little lisp. I remember that she was a thumb sucker. I remember her cute, stocky little body built so sturdy. I remember her saying things like "back yarden" and "enhipilada's" Our Gracie bug has always brought a lot of joy and smiles into our home.
What a beautiful girl she is growing up to be, inside and out. If there is one thing I would like my pure, precious daughters to remember as they continue to grow and experience life with all the wonderful things it has to offer, it would be to guard your virtue. I love this message from Sister Elaine S. Dalton:
" Young women, look into the mirror of eternity. Remember who you are! See yourself as our Heavenly Father sees you. You are elect. You are of noble birth. Don’t compromise your divine inheritance. You were born to be a queen. Live so you are worthy to enter the temple and there receive “all that [the] Father hath.” 18 Develop deep beauty. There is no more beautiful sight than a young woman who glows with the light of the Spirit, who is confident and courageous because she is virtuous."
Gracie, you shine. I love you. Happy Birthday.
