"Young Woman"

Dear Maddie Girl,

Today you become a Young Woman. You are 12 years old! How ever did you get to be so old. I have been looking forward to the day you are finally in Young Womens. Now you get to be at all the activities and listen to all the lessons I have been so involved with for the past years of my life. My calling has become that more exciting and meaningful now that I am planning for you too! Madison you are headed for some of the best years of your life. In some ways your life is just beginning. You are going to be having a lot more "firsts". Your first combined YW/YM activity, your first fireside, your first dance, your first baptisms for the dead at the temple, your first date, your first kiss! You will go through a lot of ups and downs too. But, don't worry, your mom and dad will be there right with you. Just like when you were little, learning how to take your first steps. We will be there to pick you up when you stumble. Your Heavenly Father will always be there too. Remember to always rely on him and go to him for guidance. We have been so blessed to have you as a daughter. You make us so proud with all your actions. You have always been a "doer". You may be quiet to some but, you never shy away from a challenge or what you want! The qualities and talents you have been developing are going to make you a fabulous mother and wife. You are such a wonderful help to us and your brother and sister. We are in awe when we watch you in action. We hope you always keep that passion for gaining more knowledge and learning new things. One day we hope to see you achieve all that you desire with becoming a nurturer and care taker to animals. You have so many special gifts. We just can't wait to see what else you are going to do in your life. Because whatever it is we know it is going to be amazing. Happy birthday beautiful girl!

We love you forever,
Mom and Dad