Treasured Moments

Journal to my darling Kai: What defines you is that spark inside that kindles and responds to adversity and says, “I think not!”
What defines you is your tender love for your family and friends. What defines you is your generosity of spirit.
What defines you is the sharp intelligence that searches for meaning and goes beyond the obvious to find new ideas and answers.
What defines you is the beauty that shines through your eyes from your inner self.

You are young and you judge yourself harshly.
You don’t realize that those of us who love you hold you in our high regard as well as in our hearts. We know you.
We see your mistakes and the lessons you take from them…and we are happy that you can learn when you are young.
We cry for the things you suffer and know that you are strong and will work through your pain and gain compassion to make the world better.


We acknowledge that you sometimes face decisions that cause confusion and discouragement. You have taken paths that were wrong for you,
recognized the signs and corrected your direction. This will go on for the rest of your life, because we all sometimes try and fail.
We all test the water and change our minds. We all make what seem like horrendous mistakes and still keep trying to be our best selves.


You are a valued member of this family and this world. We want for you. We hope for you. We sometimes smother you and sometimes leave you
struggling on your own when we should have been supportive. We don’t always respond with the right words at the right time in the right way.


But our hearts are always with you. We seek the best for you and would willingly provide it for you; but we know, also, that you are capable of
making your own way. At times we think we know what might be better for you, but you alone can choose your life. Your choices will be your teacher
and you are an apt student.

Have faith in yourself, but also have faith in us, your family. We know you and we love you for exactly who you are.
You meet every expectation



Credits:

Michelle Godin:
Peaches and Greens

Sahlin Studio:
This Moment
Treasured Moments
Magical Overlays
Pierced Paper Stitching Holes

Heather Joyce:
The Silver Reed

Lynne Marie and Pink Reptile Designs:
Boho Bliss