An effortless 15

Dear Belen,

When I first had you, everyone kept telling me how girls are harder to raise. And that I would see what they meant come the teen-age years. I would smile and tell people I haven't seen that side and I didn't think I would, because I never wanted to take away any goodness from you and feign humility to agree with them.

I didn't agree. I still don't.

They probably thought that I was just a young, naive mother. But I could see your character already and was trusting in it. You have been such a delight for me...so easy and accommodating with a good attitude about everything. Your patience could rival an old sage from literary tales.

I thank Heavenly Father everyday for making my transition into motherhood so smooth.

From the very first day, it was like you had been with us forever already, starting us out on this eternal journey and blending in to our little family so easily.

Actually, I believe you were.

And unbeknownst to you, you were laying the groundwork for future siblings to learn from your example. Thank you.

I'm so glad it was you.

Happy Birthday 15-love you.

Love,

Momma