Post #932. Happy 20th Birthday, Jennifer

Dear daughter Jenny, 


When I was a young girl, one of my favorite pajamas was a long, flannel nightgown inscribed with "My Heart Belongs to Daddy".

That quote is what initially comes to mind when I think of you.


You are fiercely loyal to all those you love, but especially so of your Daddy. ☺


Even when physical distance separates, you avidly make a point of bridging the miles by faithful visits, phone calls, and texts throughout the year.


You are not only beautiful, sensitive, and artistically talented, but you have a most remarkable entrepreneurial spirit that will surely take you far in life.

While your teen years are now officially over, your adult life has just begun. ♥ There are so many wonderful, joyous occasions to look forward to in the years ahead.


My hope is that you'll fully embrace each and every day that the Lord blesses you with, even if the topic of faith remains a mystery.

Life is full of mystery.

I think fondly on the night of December 10th when we were taking the long way home through my old hometown in order to kill some time since we were ahead of schedule for your sister's party, and how you, your older sister, your Dad and I were all having an interesting talk about the mysteries of life (or "religion" as it was so mentioned).

My thoughts are that it's only the most intelligent people who actually ponder these mysteries.

So many people run through life at such a rapid pace, absorbed in their own obsessions, that they truly miss out on why we're really here.

It's a wonderful blessing to know that you think on the deeper meaning of life, that you look beyond yourself and show love to others, and that you take the time for what really matters.


Happy 20th Birthday!


With much love,
your "2nd Mom"