Ry's 18th Birthday

  Well it's finally here. You are 18 years old today, a day I know you've been waiting on for ages! You're ready to move on, become more independent, start college, make new friends, and continue making memories with Drew. and Finley. Your life has just begun and I can't wait to see what you do with it. But I'd be lying if I said this day was filled with complete happiness. It was about 8:30AM on the 17th of January when you made your grand entrance. Having a little girl wasn't what I had planned, but I am so thankful it was God's plan. You are my girl and my very best friend.

   Although people use to tell me time would fly bu, I had no idea that the years would pass so quickly. And yet here you are 18. If I could turn the clock back a bit, I would play baby dolls with you just a little longer, let you scuba dive in the bath until your fingers were shriveled, and let you give me a makeover one more time. I've accepted everyday that you've grown a little more and needed me a little less. But today hurts more than others, as today is the day you become an adult, and soon you'll be leaving me for new adventures. I am not worried you won't be able to handle everything that life throws at you- you're the most strong willed, determined young woman I know- no I am sad today because I don't want to let you go , not just yet. But i know that I have to. 

    Ry, I can't put into words just how proud I am of you. I am proud of the determined, ambitious, kind, and generous young woman you have turned into. I am just in aw of how amazing you are. There are exciting times ahead for you- graduating high school, obtaining your college degree, getting your first real job, getting married, buying your first house, having children, and so much more! 

    There will also be hard times. Times you may feel your world is falling a part, but it's not. Sweet girl continue to be kind, be tenacious, be forgiving, and LOVE BIG! I love you more than life, Rylee.  Happy 18th Birthday!

                                                                                            Love, Mom

    

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