Daddy's Little Girl

I am a blessed man! Today is my daughter Lydia's 16th Birthday. Sweet 16 - I can't believe it! On top of that, she's driving! She's growing up on me. It seems like only yesterday she was the little girl in this picture.

Lydia, I just wanted to take a minute today and tell you how proud I am of you. I love you so much! I love everything about you. Second only to Mommy, you are the most beautiful girl I know. I love your smile. I love your sense of humor. I love "Daddy Daughter Days." I love all the inside jokes that only you and I get. I love your sense of style. I love what a great big sister you are. I love the kind of friend you are. I love our prayer times in the evenings. I love it when you come to work with me.

But most of all, I love your heart! You love Jesus, you love people, and it shows. And that's all I could ever ask. You are the answer to my prayers. In fact, you are more than I ever dreamed or imagined a daughter could be. I am in awe of the young woman you are and I am constantly amazed at who you are becoming. I pray you always know how much God loves you and how much Mommy & Daddy love you too. You will always be my little girl. Happy Sweet 16 Lydia!