Recently I've been thinking about my sisters, particularly the five crazy, silly, energetic, funny, but cute ones still living at home. Growing up it seems I couldn't stand to be in the same room as my sisters, but since I've been in college I've learned to miss their little quirks and I've really grown to love them dearly. It even pains me to see that they have each grown up a little bit more from the last time I've seen them each time I visit home. Instead of teasing and nagging, I've become concerned and protective of my sisters well being. I worry for their futures and pray that they succeed. I remember how fragile and sensitive my self-esteem was as a young girl and throughout high school. Understanding self worth is a difficult task. I know how feeling less than what you are really worth can plague you at such a young age. It is a burden that shouldn't be in their innocent and sweet little lives. I cringe and cry to hear of the bullying that happens from time to time at school to them. I know that experiences like these have a big affect that can leave an impression that this defines who they are.
Well I'm here to say that it's not. And even though right now in their lives they feel like clothes, popularity, and boys are what defines the rest of their future, I'm here again to tell them that it's not. Trust me, I've been in that boat and now I'm in a place that I never dreamed I'd be with a man who is my prince charming and treats me like his princess. And I too never imagined that I could deserve this. I'm here to tell my sweet sisters that they deserve it too. Instead of retaliating against those who have hurt my siblings, I'm going to replace it with letting my sisters know how much they're worth. So here's to you Cecilee, Millie, Emma, Livi, and Gracie. You are amazing. If each of you could see yourself the way Heavenly Father does, you would see a strong, beautiful, daughter of God confident of her divine purpose in this life. You each have a unique way of lighting up a room with your sweet spirits and I know everyone who loves you can testify of that. I want you to know how important each of you are and how bright your futures will be. Your individual talents and personalities will effect many lives to come for good and you will leave little footprints on their hearts. And even though now the boy in your class you like may not know you exist, or your best friend betrayed your trust, or kids in your grade have chosen to pick on you for reasons unknown to you, know that you are beyond this. This is only a small moment in your life and it will get better beyond you could ever imagine. I was that little girl once too and I met my prince. I'm here to tell you that you will too. And he will love you so much that he will wait to be intimate with you and will take you to your castle where you can be sealed to him for eternity. I love each and everyone of you sisters so much. You have left impressions on my heart. And even though I'm old and it seems like I may not know much, you can always call your big sister and tell me about your day. I'd love to listen :)
I had the opportunity to take some of Cecilee's senior pictures and here's how a few of them turned out. I can't get over how beautiful she is and the amazing young women she's become! I'm rooting for her to come to BYU-I :) But I know wherever she chooses she'll go far!
Gracie, Olivia, Emma, and my adorable brother Adam got a hold of grandma's camera and this was the result. I can't help but fall in love with how their personalities leak through each photo. Gee do I love these little stinkers.
A weekend my sisters were in Idaho
Gracie's baptism day
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