Ayden Scarlett

It's really hard for me to put into words how much you mean to me.  You are truly the most precious human being.  From the moment I knew you were a girl and I started praying for Ayden Scarlett to be wonderful, lovely, kind, generous and caring.  God not only answered those prayers but he did what he does best.  He made you better.  He made you more amazing than I could've ever imagined.  

 I depend on you so much.  You've always be my right hand girl and I don't think I could make it through this life as a wife, mother and teacher without you.  You make my life easier.  You don't realize how helpful you are now but one day when you grow up I will tell you these things again.  One day you'll realize, one day you'll understand.

 You were born to be a caregiver.  You may not see it now but one day I'll tell you again how this is your gift.  We all have gifts and yours my sweet daughter is that of a caregiver.  You take care of everyone and everything around you.  You laugh, you defend, you sympathize and you cry with those around you.  You make everyone feel comfortable and loved.  After being with you, you make people feel better about themselves instead of worse.  This in itself is a gift and one that I hope and pray you will never stop doing.

 If I could choose any child in the world to parent, I'd pick you every single time.  Every single day, every single moment.  You are truly the most amazing girl.  It is a privilege to get to watch you grow up; to get to see you every single day and to get to not only be your mom now but to be your best friend when your grown.  Daddy and I love you so very much and will always be by your side.  We will always be your fan club.  We will always be there to watch you fall, sometimes we will catch you  and sometimes we won't but we will always be there to help you up again.

The morning of your 9th birthday, Daddy ask me if I realized you were half gone.  I ask what he meant and he said that you've spent half of your time at home with us already.  That was a horrible thing to tell a mother who was already having trouble with the fact that this was her baby's last year in single digits.  

Daddy was right though.  These last 9 years have flown by and I know the next 9 will go even faster.  While we wait, Daddy and I will continue to pray, raise, discipline, explain, parent and shape you into the woman who God wants you to be.  He wants you to be a faithful servant of his and that I know for sure.  We don't know the future and we don't know what you will become.  We DO know who can give you peace, joy and love on the way and we will continue to guide you toward the Lord. 

We love you beyond words Ayden.  Daddy and I can't believe that you are 9 years old.  We are so proud of you and can't wait to watch you grow up.  We are just thankful we get to be there with you while you do.