Happy Birthday Carrington!

I wish my girls would stop growing up, and stop having birthdays… I can’t believe how fast time has gone by.. and I seriously can’t believe how fast this kiddo has grown up. I mean for real. Like right before my eyes. I remember holding her when she was just a little bitty thing, and how she has become a beautiful young lady, and a true friend.You can’t really explain the bond of cousins, unless of course, you have amazing cousins like I do. This girl has been in my life for so long now, that I actually don’t remember life without her. We have had so many good times, and I am so great full that we have had such an awesome relationship all throughout her life. I am so proud of her. Let me just list 16 reasons why I am SO proud to say she is my cousin….

1. She loves Jesus . She shines for him. She tells others about him, she teaches about him, she acts for him, and she does everything she can to bring glory and honor to her Lord. We could all learn a little something from her. She has taught me that even when being silly on stage, you can still shine for Jesus.

2. She adores her friends. She has made lots of friends throughout her life at various places… and she loves them all.

3. Carrington is super close with her family. She is always willing to babysit, or lend a hand to help a family member in need. She loves her brothers and has always been spoiled by them.

4. She will probably be famous one day. Carrington is one of those actors that just draws your eye. I may be saying this because I am related to her, but I do firmly believe that when I am watching one of her plays that my eyes are on her the entire time because I know her… however, I think everyone else is watching her because she is just THAT good!

5. She has such a big heart. She really does love people. She loves to serve, she loves to help, she simply loves.

6. She spends her free time visiting the nursing home, or baking goodies for the elderly, or working with people to do something GREAT for someone else. She is a giver.

7. Carrington is a hard worker. She loves to act, dance, and be silly... but she also does these things with determination that is to be admired. She is great at school, SOOO smart, and so creative. Truly an inspiration.

8. Carrington is super smart. She not only gets good grades, but she also has a good head on her shoulders.

9. She makes wise choices. This is something I try to teach my girls, and my students in my class. Make WISE choices. Choose good friends, choose to do the right thing, choose to stand up for what you believe in, choose to keep your mouth closed, choose to forgive, choose to love. Choices people. Make wise ones.. and she does. So I am proud!

10. She listens. She listens to her elders, which is important, but she also listens to people. She is a great listener if you have a problem or need someone to turn to in a time of need just to listen… this girl is the way to go.

11. She is sweet. It takes a lot to be sweet in this world sometimes… especially when others are not so sweet back to you…and she is, she is just sweet.

12. Carrington is compassionate. She goes on mission trips, she gives to others, and she truly wants to see others come to know the Lord.

13. She knows how to have fun. This is important, and she does it well.

14. She laughs at herself. This is also very important, and she does that well too!

15. She enjoys learning. She likes learning new things, she likes learning in school, and she likes to learn new games.

16. She is striving to be more and more like Jesus daily. That’s what all of us should be doing.. and she does it.

I am proud of her for these reasons and so many more! I hope you have an AWESOME birthday and I hope it is filled with ALL the things you enjoy. I love you Sweet girl.