For my daughter...

As a parent, watching your child grow is like getting to relive childhood again.

 I always want to protect her but I know there are so many

 moments in life that are going to shape who she is. 

My mission in life into raise her to be the best version of herself. 

 I have always been the kind of person who has to learn things the hard way.

 I don't know why I but I always have to figure things out on my own and make a lot of mistakes while doing it. I have learned a lot of "lessons" in this thing we call life. 

I hope I can use them to help me be a better parent. 

I have been reflecting a lot lately on what I want my daughter to know about life and I decided to write down a few things I have realized. 

•First and foremost, LOVE YOURSELF! 

As a young women it is so important to love who you are inside and out. 

Everyone is different so embrace who you are and everything God blessed you with.

 Be confident with your self and it will radiate out of you. 

•Be kind. 

There is a lot of nasty in this world. 

Be a kind person always, even to those who don't display the actions back. 

•Stand up for what you believe. 

People will always try to tell you what to feel and what to think.

 Don't let them influence you. Self doubt is such a poison to life.

 Be your own person and stay true to yourself. 

A lot of the "mistakes" I have made in my life are because I just sat back and

 watched as everyone else told me what to think and how to feel. 

Don't be a passenger in your life, take charge of where you want your life to go.

 Be the best version of YOU! 

•There are no limits to what you can achieve.

 When someone tells you that you can't do something, prove them wrong. 

The opportunities in life are endless. 

Take advantage of them to become who ever you want to be.

•Life goes on. 

Mistakes happen, it is how we learn. Take the good from it and leave behind the bad. 

There will always be new lessons to learn from. Don't let your past dictate your future.

 Take this day and use it in a positive way to become who you want to become. 

There will be heartbreaks from boys, fights with girls (lots of them) 

and tears to cry but they don't last forever. 

Remember that life is a journey and that the times that seem the hardest 

are what make you strong.

•Only allow people in your life who are positive. 

Life is too short to have people around who don't have your best interest at heart. 

You are in charge of who is in your life. Be around the people that make you a better person. 

•Last but not least, always remember your Mommy loves you. 

No matter what. I will always be your number 1 fan and biggest supporter. 

I am sure there are so many more points to write but these a just a few that I wish I could tell the younger version of myself. Life is beautiful. Being a parent really is such a gift. I look at my daughter in awe at the innocence and excitement for life that she has. There is a careful curiosity in the way that she views everything. It is so beautiful seeing her blossom daily into her own beautiful person. I feel very lucky to get to be her Mom. 

{{for this child I have prayed & The Lord has granted me the desires of my heart}}