Do you remember your senior year in high school? I remember some things...I have a super bad memory, but what I do recall was just having fun with my friends and boyfriend. I remember simple times of going to ballgames and cruising around. I remember slumber parties with almost every senior girl being there! I don't remember all the drama that I'm sure that went along with being a teenager..I am sure that is because with time we choose to forget the stressful times. That is my prayer for Tyler. I'm sure there is way more "stressors" out there now that kids have to face daily, than when I was a teenager. But Tyler has had to go through some pretty challenging times this year. She's had a few disappointments like getting very sick the week of Homecoming and missing her chance to ride in the parade (she was on court), missing the dance and the big football game. She took it like a trooper though. But she's also had some really horrible times that no 18 year old should have to face. I am absolutely amazed in how well she has handled those events! She is a constant shining light. She refuses to let anything keep her down.
We've prayed together and talked over how to handle things. Her strength is something I still strive for. I KNOW God has awesome things planned for her life!
I love you so much Tyler! You are my life! You are my hero!
Lord, I need Your help. Sometimes my parents don't seem to understand me. Often enough I do not understand myself. Temptations can be very strong and enticing especially when my friends are trying to pull me away from You. I know I have a lot of growing up and maturing to experience before I am prepared to meet the responsibilities involved in a life-long commitment.
Show me how to avoid the pitfalls of drugs and smoking and alcohol, pornography and promiscuity and immodesty, laziness and loneliness and despair that have ruined the lives of so many my age around me.
Help me to appreciate more my parents and their love for me. May I accept the guidance of my teachers and mentors. Keep me close to the Church, faithful in my prayerlife.
May my choice of friends be the ones You would want me to have. I want to develop my talents to live up to Your expectations of me and thus receive Your blessings forever. I need nothing more. I ask for nothing else. You are my enough. Amen
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Tyler, you are beautiful inside and out. God will watch over you and be with you as you go through these tough years. (Oh how I remember those teen years too - believe it or not) but you come from a strong line of women and you will do fine. We love you.
Gram and Gramps
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