Janelle - "God is gracious"

!!!!!Happy 14th Birthday!!!!!!

Now that you're fourteen you may make up new priviledges to go with it, since, there are no actual ones. But that doesn't matter, there's so much to look forward to anyway. :)

I've known you for, 3 years now? 2 1/2? Something like that, but it seems so much longer. I guess it helped that we had mutual friends, but I think we also kinda got along too ;) So much has happened in these 2 1/2-ish years. I've got to know you so well and trust you, I can tell you everything. I've seen you grow and change so much, and find things in yourself and your life that are just amazing. :) I've laughed with you, stayed up to undecent hours talking with you, snorted and giggled with you, drawn on you (lol), mutilated pepper canisters with you (aheeh), had bad hair days with you, and because of you am guilty of long phone bills. I've seen you bubble over the Cottars cds, brush your teeth (with a LIVE tooth brush), wear lovely black dresses like no one else, and sing beautifully at lots of concerts. You're sweet and caring and always there for me. You're beautiful and not just because of your pretty cat eyes or barley-gold wavy hair, but because of Who lives in your heart; and I pray that you will always cling to Him and never doubt His love, presence, or abundance for you. And you've helped me; you've helped me cry and laugh and see things as they are. So babydoll, I hope for all things colourful, sweet, and enchanting for you in this new year. Love.

p.s March Break means big emails.