Dancing with Cinderella

Challenging.

That is probably the best word to describe you, Jayda.  The same- strong-willed, I can do it, attitude that brings us stress, is the same attitude that will take you places.  You do life big.  You do not hold back.  You have never been afraid to be different, to be unique.  You have your own likes, your own hobbies and that is what you build on and I know that will be what will lead you to do big things. God is never wrong and He will use that attitude and personality for His will.  (And I can’t wait to see what those things will be, because I know, they will be great.)

I am not going to say it has been easy, but I will say, it has been worth it.  I always get a reminder that even when it is tough, we are OK, we will be OK.

This year you tried some new things.

Like sewing…

Ballroom dancing…

We did our 2nd 5K together… words cannot begin to describe how much joy I experienced in sharing this time with you.  Thank you.

And you even stepped way out of your “Jayda Zone” and gave basketball a shot…

And even more surprisingly… you LOVED it.

We were so proud of you for simply giving it a try.

You received 1st place (2nd in district) on your science project about bugs.  You chose the topic and you were set on making it happen.  We were not convincing you on anything else… so we bought you your bugs and you showed us that you could do it.

You continued your modeling.  And, I must say, you are amazing at it.

You sang and danced at your school Talent Show… and once again, no hesitation, no stage fright… you simply did it.

 Keep that attitude in you, don’t ever let anyone take it away.  You do your Jayda thing with your Jayda confidence… always!

You completed your 6th dance recital…

Dance is YOUR thing, you never miss an opportunity to dance and you are constantly watching Dancing with the Stars.

You were an awesome 3rd grader too…

Jayda,

You have taught me how to live beautifully, dream passionately and how to love completely.

You are my daily reminder that being unique, is so much better than being perfect.

You let me know that YOU are there for me too.  When I left my cane behind and could not walk too far without it… you offered to be my cane and grabbed my hand.  I need those reminders that show that you do have SOME sweetness in you 😉 and you always manage to show me at the right time.   It makes the struggles seem insignificant.

You amaze me, Jayda.  (Frustrate me too, ;-))

Keep jumping in and just living life… BIG.

Thank you for being YOU.

Love you, the always proud,