One thing I remember thinking when she was born (as I did for all 3 of my kids), I prayed that she would have an independent soul... that she would be able to think for herself... trust herself to do the right thing... be proud of herself... and like herself... On this prayer, I think it is being answered... And I know this because on many occasions I have (or others have) asked her what she wants to be when she grows up... she simply says, me. How awesome is that? Me, I want to be Me. There is such an innocence in that statement, but it is also so profound... Independent soul - so far, I think so.
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Yes, here is Mee-Maw talking . . . #2 is truly independent as are her big brother and little sister. She is truly taking after her mother as well as her aunt. All three are independent but yet each has a sensitivity about them. I had always hoped that you girls would "hold your own" and not be as "guilt ridden" as I . . . and I do think you've managed to pass that "holding your own" on to the grandchildren. Yes, I could hardly believe either that five years have gone by. Last night Aimee was reminiscing - looking at old phots and came across you Tracie on your 5th birthday . . . where has time gone? It does bring tears to a mom's eyes . . . where has time gone? Happy day #1 daughter and hope you get to visit with #2 daughter a little today.
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