Tonight.. we attend "New Beginnings" for Young Women.
While I am so excited that Tenney will be in Young Women's in a few short months.. my heart is also aching -- to see my little girl growing up.
Faster than I want her to.
I truly think that this step is harder for me -- than it was sending her off to Kindergarten.
When I even THINK about her growing up.. driving..or marriage.. I feel a pit in my stomach.
Wasn't she just 6 years old yesterday???
For New Beginnings tonight... they sent an e-mail asking each parent to think of ways that their daughter is strong spiritually.. and helps to lift others... and only take a minute to do so.
My heart was so full.. even thinking about all of the ways my Tenney is so wonderful.
I cried last night -- just "thinking" of a few things.. so I know I will be in trouble tonight.
I hope my kids are past getting "embarrassed" because I cry so much -- when I give talks, lessons.. and share my testimony.
I am pretty much always crying at church.
I am so much like my Dad.
I am pretty much always crying at church.
I am so much like my Dad.
I consider my children to be one of the greatest blessings my Father in Heaven has given me.
How did I deserve such valiant and good spirits to come to me? ME?
Tenney is radiant and good in more ways than I can count.
She is more beautiful on the inside.. than she is the outside.
She always wants to please others.. and tries to be good all of the time.
She is a fabulous cleaner.. and organizer.. and I take advantage of her help -- more than I should.
She is smart.. and was on the Honor Roll this term.
She likes to learn new things everyday.
She has great style, and likes to be clean inside and out.
She is always thinking of others. The other night she came to me and asked if she could take a friend shopping .. and use her own money.. because this girl she loves admires Tenney's shoes and clothes so often.
She still loves to snuggle.
She will climb on your lap.. or lay by you if she is given the chance.
She will climb on your lap.. or lay by you if she is given the chance.
I found her often in with Grandma Tenney when she lived here.. just talking with her.. or watching shows with her. -- Even when she wasn't asked to.
Many times she climbed up on her bed... and would just lay by her.
She radiates love and kindness.
I don't know what I have done do deserve her.. but she is one of my Best Friends.. and I adore her more than words can express.
I hope we will always be close.
Onward.. ever onward.
Today I am Grateful for:
A happy week. It's been so busy.. but so good.
Jaxson was at scouts. So happy.
My co-leader in scouts... Anne. She is a great leader...kind and patient.
Change. While I loathe change.. I know it is good for me.
My Heavenly Father... for blessing me with my Family.
10 comments:
Tenney is a sweetheart and so darling. Her desire to give her money to help a friend is just another example of her tender heart.
It truly is a new beginning! We have three young woman coming in this next year. I love the new beehives they're so excited and wide eyed!
Good luck getting through the program, I too am a bawl baby! Your daughter will make a wonderful addition to the YW program!
Tme went by so fast my dear.
My girl get her first own apartment on January......
Tenney is such a beautiful young women on a good way throu her life.
I am so excited to have her in a few months in Beehives. See you tonight.
oh my ....HOW COULD SHE NOT be a beautiful soul with you as her mom and the strength of her dad.
She has excellent roll models to pattern her life after.
And yes, I am "afeard" she is going to be a little beauty.
I'm sorta on the other end of the spectrum...Shane (my youngest) just had his last Primary Program...he'll be 12 in less than 6 months. Time does fly!!!
Tenney is such a beautiful girl~ inside & out.
You are so fortunate to have such a beautiful and special daughter! Two of them actually! :) Wow, New Beginnings, I remember doing that. Seems so long ago.
What a beautiful girl! And I can onlhy imagine how thrilled the YW leaders are to get her! She now gets to embark on all kinds of new, growing experiences!
Kinda surprised that you guys are having New Beginnings already....we just had Young Women's in Excellence and then in January, we do New Beginnings. I guess it doesn't matter when it's done, just as long as it's done : )
What a wonderful list. I hope you print it out so she can know how much you love her. I'm sure they aren't embarrassed by your emotions, they love it! Darling picture. Makes me sad to not be in YW!
I'm a strange mom...instead of getting sad about my kids growing up quickly before my eyes, I more often get really excited for them when big milestones come along.
But I must be honest - I thought I'd get to enjoy my last child being at home with me for another year and a half, and now it won't be quite as long. While I'm excited about the new mission age guidelines, it will mean my nest will be empty sooner than I expected!
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