Dear Emily,
Happy fifteenth
birthday to an amazing young woman I love with all my heart. As I’ve been
getting your present together ready to send to you I’ve been thinking about all
the wonderful memories I have with you.
I remember when you
were born. We stopped by the hospital when your mother was in labor on our way
to send Joseph off on his mission. I was so excited to see you when you came.
You were my very first granddaughter. I remember how soft and pink and tiny you
were and how much I loved holding you and rocking you.
I remember visiting you
in all the places you lived while your dad was in school and starting his first
jobs. You always had a loving sweet smile for me and I especially liked it when
you would just sit next to me and let me soak you in for a while. I just love
being around you.
I’ve watched you
develop your talents in music, dance and art. I am amazed at your proficiency
for such a young age. Anyone who gets you for a piano teacher is so lucky
because you are kind, gentle and patient. You are also a lot of fun to be
around.
I’ve watched the kind
and patient way you treat all your younger siblings. They are so blessed to
have you for their oldest sister. You are such a good example to them.
I have a picture that
you made of the cabin that I leave on my refrigerator because every time I look
at it, I smile and think of you.
I’m glad that you have
a nice group of friends and that you use your time so wisely. You have a
special place in our extended family as the oldest granddaughter. All your nieces look up to you and want to be
like you.
I hope you will always
be kind, patient and loving with yourself. As you go through these next few
years of school and dating, remember that you are strong, you are brave and you
have an eternal beauty that shines from within.
I know that you will go
through your life being a light and an uplift to all those who are blessed to
spend time with you. You are a joy to me and I hope you never forget how deeply
you are loved and how precious you are.
I will always be your
biggest fan.
All my love,
Grandma Baadsgaard
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