Happy Birthday Danielle

Happy 17th Birthday Danielle!

I am so thankful that God put you into my life. He knew that I would need you. It has been a blessing seeing you mature from a little girl to a beautiful young lady. From Barney, Winnie the Pooh, horses and cowgirls to Japan, anime, writing and hanging out with friends. We have had many great memories so far and I can't wait to see what kind of adventures we will have together in the future! My favorite memory of us, hmm, let me think! There are so many! So I'll guess I will just name a few! ;) Remember that wonderful delicious healthy dinner we have while it was just you, me and Luke at the house when my parents where in Hawaii? A nice big homemade waffle topped with ice cream, doughnuts, oreos, m&ms and whipped cream! ;) So yummy! Well until our tummies got upset! Did I ever apologize for the time I accidentally hit the game controller on your head? If not, I am really sorry! LOL. The moment we went to Uncle Devery's house and we had grapefruit and while Grandma was napping we poured sugar on it to get rid of the bitter taste! Sitting in my small bathroom, holding each other and crying, giving each other comfort and encouragement because we both were facing some hard times. Girl, I could go on and on about my favorite memories, but then it would be your 18th birthday before this video would be done!

Danielle, "you were meant to be touching the lives that you touch and meant to be here making this world so much more than it would be without you in it. You were meant to be bringing the gifts that you bring and singing the songs you've been giving to sing. You are perfectly, wonderfully, beautifully meant to be, you were meant to be." "You're a masterpiece that all creation quietly applauds and you're covered with the fingerprints of God." "A beautiful life is unfolding before my eyes, just like the sun you'll rise to fill the empty sky, so shine!" Danielle, "my wish for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, you never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, yeah, this is my wish." "And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance. I hope you dance. I hope you dance."

I believe with all of my heart that God has wonderful plans for your future. I hope that all of your dreams come true and that God blesses you more than you can imagine. Oh, and when you move to Japan and get your dream job, please buy a house that has an extra bedroom! Lucy can't be thousands of miles away from her Ethel!

One of the many things I admire about you is your heart! You have a heart of gold. You are kind, considerate, honest, sweet, funny, loving, genuine and respectful. You are a rare treasure! You are a real prize! You are a Proverbs 31 woman! You are also courageous, noble, creative, smart, loyal, trust-worthy, passionate and real. Another thing that I admire is that you have many dreams and aspirations and even now are working extremely hard to make those dreams become reality! You are beautiful! There could never be a more beautiful you. No matter how far apart in life we are, I will always have your back.

             So Danielle, I hope that you have a very blessed and wonderful day! I love you!