You are a joy to my eyes and delight to my heart! You are a precious gift to our family and a wonderful addition to our lives. Your 18th birthday is significant. It’s not like you woke up yesterday and your world was different. Your transition into adulthood has been gradual. Since the day I first saw you I have been watching you grow, mature, learn and turn into the person you are today. You have changed so much, but you are still you. You still get the same quizzical look on your face today when your thinking as you did when you were 3. I'm glad you no longer pre-moisten cookies for me but I do love the way you still try to make life easier others!
We all have different ways of living our lives. Different people find success and happiness in different ways. Some lessons in life we learn the easy way. Either we listen when someone tells us, or we figure it out for ourselves and learn it quickly. Other lessons are learned the hard way, by trial and error before we eventually figure it out. Some things we never learn at all.
Ultimately, you are responsible for your own life. What a scary concept, isn’t it? Your happiness, your fortune, and your emotional well-being all essentially belong to you to control.
Other people will influence your life in many ways. Some will be a blessing. These are the people that you need to keep in your life and enjoy what they add to your life. You have the gift of being a positive force in others lives just by being the person you have grown into being.You show your appreciation for people with your smile, grace and selfless attitude. Some people will take from your life and happiness. Most of the time, these people can't become positive force, no matter how much effort, stress, or love you pour into them. Learning to recognize the people who are negative forces in your life and removing them is important.
The most important relationships you have in your life are going to be with your family and friends that love you like family. These are the people that have help us most in shaping our lives. Family teaches us the value of love, care, truthfulness and provides us with tools and suggestions which are essential to get success in life. Family is a place where you can be yourself. It is a place where you’re admitted for what you are. There are no terms and conditions. This is where you’re completely tension free and everyone is there to help you. Family supports you when you are surrounded by troubles. It helps you endure through tough times. Family brings joy and pleasure into life. I'm so proud to have you as my family! You have always been a source of great joy and pride! Love you Miss Em! ~ Aunt Sheri
Love this. It is a pretty good discription of who Emily is and has become.....A Responsible Young Woman and Adult!
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