My Shotgun Rider (and Rifle Owner)

 Oh, sweetie,

I just had the time of my life on our last road trip because you were riding shotgun right beside me! We went to Spearfish, Deadwood, Medora...we went to ALL THE PLACES and you were my right hand girl, my navigator, my voice of reason. You have a million and one good qualities, Bee.

I love that you entered painting and photography in the fair this year. I love that you're carrying on Grandma Louise's legacy of creativity. I love that you have "gone country" back to roots that were established long before your birth.

You light up this world, darling. You light it up just by being you. I am cheering for you as you enter high school! Here we go on the last four years. You've GOT this.

P.S. I love your cowboy boots.

Love,

Mom

Confirmed

 It's confirmed, darling. You are strong, beautiful, and growing in your faith. Tonight was catechization, and you worked hard to memorize the meaning of the Lord's Prayer, The 10 Commandments, and other important things. You curled your hair (with my curling rod) so beautifully. 

I am proud of you. More important than any confirmation curriculum, keep walking with Jesus. Pick up your Bible daily, learn it, know it, and live it.

God has amazing plans in store for you!

I love you.

Mom

Eighth Grade Strong

 Darling Abby Girl,

My precious 13-year-old, I love you SO MUCH! It is one of my greatest joys to be in the same building with you all day. My heart soars whenever I catch a glimpse of you!

I have watched you run for student council and WIN; play volleyball; and go out for Year Two of speech, and I couldn't be more proud of you. Watching your convictions grow and seeing you living out your love for Jesus at VCHS makes me so happy.

I love you, baby! Permit next. You are already doing great things and have so many more ahead of you! You haven't let a pandemic slow you down in the least.

Love you,

Mom