I just had an overwhelming feeling of gratitude and love for my family come over me. Nothing to prompt it really, other than spending a quiet (a very quiet) day with my husband and daughter. As I was checking on my hubby, I just had this feeling come over me. I am very blessed indeed. I have a husband who actually wants to be my best friend and life-long partner. His greatest joy is his family, and that blesses my heart.
My daughter...even just thinking about the young lady she is growing into brings tears to my eyes. She is such a unique individual; I am so glad to simply know her, much less call her my daughter, because knowing her is like having a constant hopeful beam of light shining in your corner at all times. I watch her relationship with her Savior grow, and I am awed and so very grateful to God. I watch her interest in current events and the world around her grow, and I watch as the child from yesterday fades into the background, and the adult she is becoming is fashioned and formed before my very eyes. These things are stored away deep in my heart. And they give me hope for the future...
I call myself blessed. I am so thankful to my God for allowing me these kindesses, these blessings, these kisses to my soul.
The relationship you have with your family sounds very, very special. So I wouldn't linger on the fact that your daughter is growing up at a pace that must seem far too fast; you're sure to see your *little* girl come out in her every once in awhile....just pay close attention so you won't miss it. :)
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