Elizabeth went to a Birthday Party yesterday at Peter Piper Pizza. I went and sat in a booth a little ways away so that I could keep an eye on her but let her have her space with her friends. As I sat and watched (its so fun to watch kids) I noticed that this was a group of friends that she didn't know really well at school. I could tell that she was a little nervous and excited to be there. I'm glad I stayed, she seemed to need that little feeling of support from my corner of the restaurant. But I was transported back in time.
I watched the kids interact and I could feel everything she was feeling. Hoping to fit in, being a little nervous, and watching everything - Elizabeth's a watcher. And as I watched her and felt all those feelings again, I started to wish.
My wishes for Elizabeth:
I wish that you can truly love others. Not to condemn or criticize them. But to truly love them.
I wish that along with an open heart you will have open eyes. Love others, but don't let them lead you.
I wish that you will love yourself and your Heavenly Father above all others.
I wish that you will learn how to treat others - respect and understanding. My favorite quote of all time is:
They won't care how much you know until they know how much you care!
People really don't care what you look like or how smart you are - most people don't. We all need to feel special to others and even if we are dorky they'll still see the good in us. Because I'll tell you - there is a little bit or dork in all of us. There's a little bit of mean, grumpy, anger, frustration, and crazy in all of us. :)
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Thanks once again my little princess for bring tears to my eyes and memories to my heart. Let's just say ditto to your list for Lizzy-B for you.
Thank you for sharing Sonic--the real one w/ me this morning. Such a treat to hear the excited giggle and chatter--brings back such sweet memeories of another little curly headed blonde.
You are TOOOOOOOOOOOOOO far away and now I have to go redo my make up for church because black streaks down the cheeks in not attractive on one over 60.
love-love
your mom
mma
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