My Child

Today, I want you to know that I believe in you.

I believe
that you are a strong and courageous woman.
I believe

that you are a wonderful wife and mom.
I believe

that you are an amazing friend.
I believe

that you have a destiny and a purpose.

I believe
that you have the strength within you to accomplish all that you desire to do.

I believe
that those dreams in your heart will be realized.

I believe
that those whom you love and are praying for will be restored back to right relationship with Me, and with you.

I believe

that when you give your love away, you will receive more.

I believe

that when you feel weak, you will receive the grace to endure.

I believe

that you will run this race set before you, and that you will finish strong.

Do not lose heart. I believe in you my precious daughter!

 Love, Jesus

I found this on another blog and thought is was beautiful.  Hope it encourages you today like it did me ~

Cathy

Daddy's Girl

If you were to ask me growing up if I was a daddy's girl I would of said, "No, I am much closer to my mom."  My dad was strong, hard working, kind and very quiet.  But mom and I were the ones who always talked and shared hearts.  Even after I got married and had a family, when we all got together my husband and my dad would usually be off watching sports together while mom and I visited.  But all that changed about three years ago . . . . when my mom died.  That's when our relationship changed, as well.

My dad was 88 years old at the time.  He continued to live alone and did many things for himself but I found myself visiting him more often, bringing him meals, driving him to doctor visits, calling him every day, and just spending alot more time with him. Over the course of these past three years we have grown so close and I have gotten to know my dad so much more than I ever have.  The stories, the laughter, and the memories he's shared - what precious gifts they've been to me.  And now as time has passed . . . . in my eyes my dad is no longer just a good father and a quiet, private person - he's a big old wonderful teddy bear full of love.  Maybe he's always been like that and I just didn't take the time to see it.

Today is his 92nd birthday. I cannot express how much he means to me and how much I love him. I am so thankful I still have him in my life.  I can now honestly say, "I AM A DADDY'S GIRL!"

Happy Birthday Dad!  I love you very much!
Cathy