Chris and I were asked to answer this question for Caroline's baby dedication ceremony. At first when I initially read it, I was kind of taken aback. The end... we just started. What do you mean the end?
Anyways, it was part of the homework and so we had to do it. So one night after we put the sweetness to bed, Chris and I sat and jotted down what we hope Caroline becomes by the time she is 18. We shared it at the dedication with our family and I would like to share it with you.
This is what we wrote.
Caroline, as your parents and because we love you...we hope and pray you grow up to be:
A Godly woman whose heart & soul belongs to God. We pray you live your life for Him and for His glory.
That you would love others well and treat everyone with respect. Always distributing grace and compassion.
That you would be an advocate of truth and morals.
That you would be a leader among your peers. That you would be a strong independent young adult, always giving your best in all you do.
That you would be a hardworker. Giving all that you have to everything that you do as if you were doing it for the Lord.
Follow the passion God has specefically given to you. Follow the dreams He has put in your heart.
That you would be a kind joyful person who sees life as an adventure, taking each day head on with ambition and enthusiasim.
We pray for strong confidence and security in the person God made you to be.
We pray that you would be wise in your descisions and humble in your actions.
Caroline, we hope you know that whether you succeed or fail, we will always be here for you to love, support and encourage. You will always have a home here with us. And we promise to make sure that this home will be a safe place for you to come home to. We promise you will have two parents who love eachother very much, love God more and love the first out of you.
Anyways...that is what we shared. That is how we feel. That is what I hope for my sweetness. But until then...I will live in the beginning and pray it takes along time for 18 to get here.
Sincerely,
Lindsey
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