2 teenagers in the house

 Abby turned 13 on Tuesday!! Whoopwhoop.  Can you believe we have 2 teens?  This gorgeous young lady was sooooo excited to get a Facebook page.  Before you ultra conservatives go hatin', I laid down some pretty strict rules and made sure her privacy settings were secure.  Anyways, moving right along to the birthday girl, she and her volleyball team mates spanked the opposing team that evening (as they do all teams) and then we celebrated at the restaurant of her choosing.  Mike and I gave her a beautiful silver ring from James Avery that is a crown.  We read I Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

We want her to look down and be reminded that she is a beloved daughter of the King Most High. The women in our family and some sweet friends wrote blessing cards for her to keep in a treasure box during the teen years.  Here are the main points that I put in my letter

1.      1. Your value is in who Christ says you are-not what our icky culture says

           2. Disappointments, troubles, arguments, and heartaches are temporary.  It feels like the end of the world sometimes but I promise, you will look back and laug h at how teenage girls make everything a huge deal
3.       You body is God’s design and temple-treat it with respect and insist others do the same
4.       Open up and talk about your feelings keeping hurts and confusion bottled up inside only causes bitterness and anger. Dad and I want you trust us with your thoughts
5.       As a Korean adoptee, it is okay to wonder about your losses; culture, language, and birthfamily. Don’t try to pretend those are not valid losses
6.       You were created ON purpose and For a purpose

     What a fun and smart treasure she is. Now, watch Mike get his shotgun and be on the porch when a boy starts calling ;)