Rejoice in thy youth...
Life to you has always been full of song and laughter...
looking forward with a magic view that hides all the sorrows and terrors...
and revels in all the bright hues of joys and blessings...
Your heart beats with eagerness to begin the conquests that will certainly be yours...
you do not see failures or defeats or disappointments...
every thorn is hidden and every rose is revealed.
So contagious is your joy and optimism that your presence cheers the dullest household
and sets it's pulse beating with hope and laughter.
Older heads, who know that life is not all joy and sunshine,
come under the spell of your charms and cannot but smile with you.
With songs of hope and joy upon your lips, you go forth to meet life boldly and unafraid.
Laugh and play now, for this is your day.
Dream your bright and happy dreams...and aspire to your lofty heights.
Girlhood is the time of making ready...maturity and independence come later.
So laugh and play and rejoice in your youth...
Be pure.
Be true.
Be sincere.
Be earnest.
~Adapted from Beautiful Girlhood~
My sweet Amy...we delight in the beautiful young woman you are growing into.
We are catching glimpses of the gifts God has given you and marvel as you start to use them to serve others.
You are a blessing to those who know you and a treasure to your family.
As you enter into this next year...rejoice in this time that God has given you.
Enjoy the adventures...explore your horizons...but continue to guard your heart.
Jesus is your first love...and we pray...will be always.
You are His passionate defender and follower.
You are quick and zealous to affirm His truth.
Your transparency and honesty is beautiful to us, as your parents...and we pray that as you grow in Him...you will continue to shine brightly as His child.
We love you, precious daughter!!!
Happy Ninth Birthday!!!!
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