And then she turned 16

My beautiful Hope.

Here are 16 things I love about you in honor of your sweet 16.

1. You will still hold my hand.

2. You have beautiful, delicate hands.

3. You know yourself very well.

4. You have a great fashion sense and are quick to tell me when I'm dressing like an old lady.

5. You don't see the need for a boyfriend right now.

6. You have your entire wedding planned out on a power point presentation... for one day.

7. You love your friends deeply and with great loyalty.

8. You are the kind of babysitter who loves on the kids like crazy and then actually cleans up before the parents get home.

9. You see people's needs and want to help.

10. You always remember birthdays and want everyone to feel special.

11. You love your Nonnie and ask every week when she's coming for a visit... hint, hint Mom.

12. You don't want to work in a store where any people ever come in... this still cracks me up.

13. You don't like trying new things yet you embraced God's call for you to spend 7 weeks in Ethiopia and you can't wait to go back.

13. You bathed in river in Ethiopia and kissed the foreheads of babies dying of AIDS.

14. You only spent $32 on your prom dress.

15. You love deeply, laugh loudly, sing beautifully, and try to boss your sisters boldly.

16. You are beautiful in every way.

What an honor to call you my daughter. My Hope.

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