Dear Ava,

How are you already nine? The years are not slowing down like I have asked them to. You and your siblings keep getting older and older. It is not easy to watch the years pass by, but I’m grateful the Lord allows me to watch you grow up more and more.

You are growing into a true cowgirl and horse trainer. You are so brave as you climb on a different horse each day. Everyone knows to ask Ava to ride their horse or pony if it needs a tune up. They know you are not afraid.

Your one passion in life is horses. You amaze me more each day. Nothing is too big of a task for you. God sent you horses to help you understand that you can do whatever He asks you to do in His strength.

Keep on being strong, and let the Lord guide you a little more each day. I know you are going to go so far in life! We love you so much!

Love Always,

Mommy

Ava’s Birthday Interview

How old are you? 9
What is your favorite food? hamburgers
What is your least favorite food? tomatoes
What is your favorite thing to do? ride horses
What is your favorite animal? horse
What makes you happy? mommy
What is the best memory from when you were 8? Going to PA to see the Amish
What is one thing you’d like to do while you are 9? barrel race
What would you like to be when you grow up? a horse trainer
What is your favorite song? God is so Good
Where is your favorite place to eat? Texas Road House
What is your favorite book? books about math
Where would you like to go on vacation? PA
What do you want the world to know? About God

Joshua 1:9 – Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.