Posted by Leggs on April 14, 2017
Posted in Inspirations |
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHANIE!
 “I am from strength, courage, and faith! From the dreams that my parents and grandparents had for me. I am from a family where ‘can’t’ isn’t in your vocabulary. From, “If you’re gonna do it, do it right!” And, “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed,” which was always worse than anger! I am from “No TV before homework.” From late nights and early AP and IB testing. I am from Lego’s, Barbies and GI Joe’s. From Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. Weekends of just me, my blue Yoshi, and my frozen grapes. I am from birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese. Holiday dinners and BBQ’s with the family. I am from whoop-in’s, “You’re grounded,” and “Go get the belt!” From, “This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you,” which never felt quite true. I am from hot pink high tops, Necco Wafers and Bubble Yum. From, “You better be home when the street lights come on.” I am from Christmas stories read to my brothers and me. From ‘family nights’ spent decorating the Christmas tree. I am from hard work, integrity, and pride. From ‘Morning Inspiration’ texts from Mom to start the day off right! I am from “I love you, love you, love you’s, and “I know you’ll be all right’s.” I am from the love and support of my family. They are my guiding light!”  – Stephanie M Leighton
Stephanie, you wrote this as a school assignment years ago, and I still cry when I read how freely you opened your heart in a school assignment. You were so young, yet able to process your feelings and put them to pen and paper. I’m so glad you did, and that I saved it for a special moment like this to share with the world. You are and always have been so wise beyond your years with so much love, laughter, and compassion for all those around you. We’re all so very proud of you and wish you nothing but love and blessings today and always! Stephanie, we couldn’t love you move if we tried because YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE
OUR GUIDING LIGHT!
Love, Your Family