Oh, Bee,
I love that we go to school TOGETHER. I love walking to my new classroom with you and saying, "Goodbye! Love you!" and running into you in the hallways. It makes me so happy to share this life with you, my daughter!
You are handling 7th grade like a champ - school, volleyball, confirmation, babysitting. I am so proud of the young woman you are becoming. Through it all, you wish to glorify Jesus, and that is so beautiful. Christ looks good on you, my darling!
When I watch you at the lunch table, you are animated and deep in conversation with friends. How lovely, the gift of friendship! Keep being a friend to all, my love. We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, and you are doing this.
I am so proud to be your mom!
Love you!
Mom
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019
I Love You, Bee!
Oh, Bee,
I love you so much! You are going to be a seventh grader! You have such beauty, and you want to do well at whatever you try.
This summer you have helped two neighbors with their houses while they are away, and you have made sure to do everything just right. You've also started mowing the farm yard! My little girl - making money!
Last night you suggested that we need a strategy to make it through the teen years and any disagreements we're bound to have. You said we should do something once a week (a walk) or once a month (a chick flick).
I'm in!
Let's make it through with Jesus' help and with a commitment to show love no matter what. You are a gift sent from above to me and Daddy.
We love you like crazy!
Love,
Mom
I love you so much! You are going to be a seventh grader! You have such beauty, and you want to do well at whatever you try.
This summer you have helped two neighbors with their houses while they are away, and you have made sure to do everything just right. You've also started mowing the farm yard! My little girl - making money!
Last night you suggested that we need a strategy to make it through the teen years and any disagreements we're bound to have. You said we should do something once a week (a walk) or once a month (a chick flick).
I'm in!
Let's make it through with Jesus' help and with a commitment to show love no matter what. You are a gift sent from above to me and Daddy.
We love you like crazy!
Love,
Mom
Friday, April 12, 2019
Babysitting Bag
Darling,
You took the babysitting class this spring at Elim church, and you are READY! You have compiled an amazing babysitting bag and treasure chest. I am so proud of you! I used to hire babysitters for you, but now you are ready to babysit others.
You are going to be a top-notch babysitter because of your creativity, organization, and work ethic.
Love you SO MUCH!
Mom
You took the babysitting class this spring at Elim church, and you are READY! You have compiled an amazing babysitting bag and treasure chest. I am so proud of you! I used to hire babysitters for you, but now you are ready to babysit others.
You are going to be a top-notch babysitter because of your creativity, organization, and work ethic.
Love you SO MUCH!
Mom
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Alley Beans
Bee,
This morning you and I picked up Rebekah and Elizabeth Norby, and the four of us went to Alley Beans for a Bible study and some caramel frappes. What fun! I loved spending the morning with you, all girls. I love you more each day!
You are never as happy as when you are creating a project you've planned out. You finished a jar full of chocolate "flowers" for Nana's birthday party tomorrow (with only one pretty deep cut to your thumb). It looks amazing!
Keep creating! Keep growing. You are beautiful inside and out.
Love you!
Mom
This morning you and I picked up Rebekah and Elizabeth Norby, and the four of us went to Alley Beans for a Bible study and some caramel frappes. What fun! I loved spending the morning with you, all girls. I love you more each day!
You are never as happy as when you are creating a project you've planned out. You finished a jar full of chocolate "flowers" for Nana's birthday party tomorrow (with only one pretty deep cut to your thumb). It looks amazing!
Keep creating! Keep growing. You are beautiful inside and out.
Love you!
Mom
Monday, November 19, 2018
Being Your Mom
Dear, sweet Bee,
I love being your mom so much! I am SO proud of you! I love the way you are living out your faith boldly at school. Today I ran your iPad to school for you because you are so responsible, and I wanted to bless you. When I absently pushed the home button while waiting in the office, up popped one word you'd written across the screen: Jesus. My heart leapt.
You are full of kindness and joy and goodness, my darling. You have so much love to give others as the love of the Lord spills into you and back out.
Good luck at volleyball tryouts tomorrow! I know you will be fantastic. You will be your best. You always are.
I love you, my darling,
Mom
I love being your mom so much! I am SO proud of you! I love the way you are living out your faith boldly at school. Today I ran your iPad to school for you because you are so responsible, and I wanted to bless you. When I absently pushed the home button while waiting in the office, up popped one word you'd written across the screen: Jesus. My heart leapt.
You are full of kindness and joy and goodness, my darling. You have so much love to give others as the love of the Lord spills into you and back out.
Good luck at volleyball tryouts tomorrow! I know you will be fantastic. You will be your best. You always are.
I love you, my darling,
Mom
Thursday, July 19, 2018
My Beautiful Bee
To my beautiful Bee,
I loved the heart-to-heart we had last night. We went for a walk, all the way around Hanna Field, and we said some difficult things about being brave, starting conversations, and being someone who shows she cares about others. These things are hard to hear because they're not easy and take practice.
Yet.
A few hours later you called me (no, you actually CALLED me on a watch) down to your room at 11 PM. You were ready to respond. I love how you take time to think and internalize before you respond. It's so wise.
You told me you want to be the kind of person who helps and gives and cares, but you're worried about feeling rejected. We agreed that you'd try anyway, and that's worth so much. Thank you for your beautiful heart and brave soul. I know you will try. You will take risks. You will go out on a limb to love others. I know that because you are following Jesus, and He did these things.
Each day you grow in grace and beauty. You have been blessed with a gorgeous face and body. Sometimes when you're talking to me I get lost in your beautiful hair, eyes, and bone structure. I'm sorry; I'm just human! I admire your long legs when you walk toward me. You are stunning.
More than outward appearance, though, the Bible tells us that God looks on the heart. And what I see there is stunning, too. You are trying to pick up your Bible more and put our Creator's words into your memory and actions.
You are so kind to the cousins, to the Dahl boys, to Finley...you have a gift for taking care of small people, for planning, for giving instructions, for following rules, for design/art, for floral arranging, for songwriting, for persistence...
Speaking of persistence, congrats on your GRAND CHAMPION ribbons at the Bowman County Fair! Just think - 1,000 cranes. I am so proud of you! You saw that project through to the very end. Let this triumph become a symbol for all of the things you, Bee, are capable of. You are capable of moving mountains, my darling.
All my love, always,
Mom
I loved the heart-to-heart we had last night. We went for a walk, all the way around Hanna Field, and we said some difficult things about being brave, starting conversations, and being someone who shows she cares about others. These things are hard to hear because they're not easy and take practice.
Yet.
A few hours later you called me (no, you actually CALLED me on a watch) down to your room at 11 PM. You were ready to respond. I love how you take time to think and internalize before you respond. It's so wise.
You told me you want to be the kind of person who helps and gives and cares, but you're worried about feeling rejected. We agreed that you'd try anyway, and that's worth so much. Thank you for your beautiful heart and brave soul. I know you will try. You will take risks. You will go out on a limb to love others. I know that because you are following Jesus, and He did these things.
Each day you grow in grace and beauty. You have been blessed with a gorgeous face and body. Sometimes when you're talking to me I get lost in your beautiful hair, eyes, and bone structure. I'm sorry; I'm just human! I admire your long legs when you walk toward me. You are stunning.
More than outward appearance, though, the Bible tells us that God looks on the heart. And what I see there is stunning, too. You are trying to pick up your Bible more and put our Creator's words into your memory and actions.
You are so kind to the cousins, to the Dahl boys, to Finley...you have a gift for taking care of small people, for planning, for giving instructions, for following rules, for design/art, for floral arranging, for songwriting, for persistence...
Speaking of persistence, congrats on your GRAND CHAMPION ribbons at the Bowman County Fair! Just think - 1,000 cranes. I am so proud of you! You saw that project through to the very end. Let this triumph become a symbol for all of the things you, Bee, are capable of. You are capable of moving mountains, my darling.
All my love, always,
Mom
Friday, April 20, 2018
My Sweet Chef
Hello, my sweet one,
You are blossoming before my very eyes into a beautiful young woman!
This morning I slept in and woke to the smell of frying pancakes that you had made from scratch. Thank you! The other night I was feeling hurried and stressed and you delivered water in a jar with an umbrella, ice, and three orange slices. Now THAT is good for the soul.
You are kind and giving and beautiful!
You have also started babysitting. You've now watched Finley three times during co-ed volleyball. Daddy has been absolutely beaming with pride at what a thorough job you've done. You are responsible and thoughtful and have earned every penny.
I noticed last night, though, that you weren't thrilled about it. You would have rather had a sleepover with a friend. Oh, my middle-schooler, I understand! You are growing up, and friends are so important to that growth.
I am thankful to be your mom. Watching you and being in companionship with you is a source of delight to me.
I love you, Bee,
Mom
You are blossoming before my very eyes into a beautiful young woman!
This morning I slept in and woke to the smell of frying pancakes that you had made from scratch. Thank you! The other night I was feeling hurried and stressed and you delivered water in a jar with an umbrella, ice, and three orange slices. Now THAT is good for the soul.
You are kind and giving and beautiful!
You have also started babysitting. You've now watched Finley three times during co-ed volleyball. Daddy has been absolutely beaming with pride at what a thorough job you've done. You are responsible and thoughtful and have earned every penny.
I noticed last night, though, that you weren't thrilled about it. You would have rather had a sleepover with a friend. Oh, my middle-schooler, I understand! You are growing up, and friends are so important to that growth.
I am thankful to be your mom. Watching you and being in companionship with you is a source of delight to me.
I love you, Bee,
Mom
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