Alice's 6 Year Birthday Letter

To my darling Alice,

I named you after my mother because I loved her so. But, I never knew until I had you just how much a mother can love her child. You see, when you were born, you made me a mother. Being your mother is the BEST thing I have ever, and will ever do. I love you infinitely, and there is nothing you can ever do or say that would make that stop.

It's sometimes hard to be named after someone. Everyone knows and loves my mother, and you might feel like you have to be exactly like her to live up to your name. But, I want you to know that just being YOU is the best way to live up to your grandma's name.

My mother was unselfish and kind and so are YOU! My mother spent her life caring for others. If she didn't have a baby on her lap, she was helping an older child, or a neighbor, or a friend, or taking care of her mother and my dad when they needed her most. She spent her life in service, and I can tell without a doubt that you will do that too. Whenever I need your help with your siblings you are eager and so willing to lend a hand. I am so proud of the lady you are becoming. You are loving, smart, sweet, faithful, full of questions about life and Jesus. Everyday I look at you, I want to be a better mother so I can be like you.

Being YOU is the best way to live up to my mother's name, because YOU are exceptional. YOU are amazing. YOU are infinitely special and loved.

Love you forever,
Mom and Grandma Alice