Successes

Dear Abby,

Around Christmas you had several successes!

1. You received a letter from Mrs. Lentz about your character and class performance. You are so grown up!

2. You were hired by Mary to make origami table favors for our extended family Christmas. You took your order so seriously and delivered exactly as asked. I love how trustworthy you are.

3. You had a lead role in the church program "We Three Spies" with a solo verse of a song. You learned your lines completely on your own and said them with expression!  You received so many compliments from our church family. I was so proud of you up there, Bee!

Love you - whether you've having successes or not, it doesn't matter - I'll love you always and forever,

Mom

Emerging

Dear Abby,

You are so beautiful!  Sometimes I just like to stare at you with your fine features and your sweet smile. You are emerging into a beautiful young woman.

The other night I was so tired after coming home from working at the school. I knew I still had an hour or more of grading, three bags of groceries, and dishes to you. You popped out of bed and ran to the kitchen to help. You put away all of the groceries while I did the dishes.

I love the way you see what needs to be done and just help out! Thank you. It means so much to me. You are a hard worker! You help around the house so much.

I love you like crazy!
Mom