Today was little Noelle's 11th birthday.. not only do I love Noelle, and is 11 my favourite number,and did Cous and I get to help out with doing the girls hair and nails at the party, but we also got to spend the rest of the evening just talking to our favourite Mom.
There are a few things that (I hope she already knows! but regardless..) I would like to make this Mom aware of. I would like her to know how much I love and appreciate her. When I walk into her home I feel so much at HOME, almost more than at my own home. She is one of the most beautiful, caring, wonderful, strong, smart women I have ever known, and for her influence on my life, I will always be grateful. She is who I think to visit when I have a big problem; she is the one who I always have in mind as I write here, because she is the one who inspired me to start it; she is the only woman that I would ever even think of going to when I have questions about birth. I love that we are so alike ! I love how well we understand each other ! I am SO GRATEFUL that you were my Young Women's teacher. I STILL see every day how much you taught me and influenced the choices I made then, and have made from then on. You inspire me to choose the right, to make decisions that lead me to all the best things. I am so beyond grateful for the kindness and honesty with which you treat me. I am just so glad to know you.
Noelle,
I hope your birthday was all that you hoped it would be ! I hope you had fun with your friends, and made lots of good memories. I'm so glad that you wanted me to be there to have a small part in this special day with you, and I hope that you think of me as a good example !!! I hope that as you grow taller, YOU stay the same. You are a beautiful girl, with a wonderful knowledge surrounding you! Be good. We're all rooting for you !
Love,
Aubrey
Thank you for that! I could not be typing with more tears in my eyes nor could my heart be more full. l feel unworthy of your kind words. I love you so very much (I have since you were a baby!) You are one of my dearest friends. I love being called Shelli by you now. Sister McCullough was great because it meant that I was privileged enough to be your laurels teacher, but those days are gone, and now I get to be friend and I am loving it! I did not want you to leave last night. Lets do it more, and if I ever get too old lady on you just poke me and tell me to stop being old.
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