Dear Abby,

I love how you have grown up so much over the last year. You are now a teenager, and you have become so mature. You picked up a new sport in the fall, and you continued to play an old one. You recently went to your first homeschool formal. We all had a great time!

You are so athletic and competitive at both volleyball and basketball. We enjoy watching you on the court regardless of which sport you are playing. You always give it your all and can be overly tough on yourself sometimes.

We know your perfectionism shows how much you care about your teammates. It also displays how much you want to win every single game! As you compete, don’t ever lose focus on what is truly important. Your relationship with the Lord and how you treat others are two things that really count in this life. I’m so thankful for your good sportsmanship!

I hope you had an awesome 13th birthday. Your birthday came right at the end of basketball season, so we got to celebrate twice. We enjoyed celebrating with you at Texas Roadhouse right before the East Coast Basketball Tournament and again in Gatlinburg during the tournament! I am so thankful your friends were there to celebrate with you.

We love you so very much and are grateful to the Lord because He allows us to be a part of your life. You are special to us, and we love you more than words could ever say.

Love Always,

Mom 💕

Abby’s Birthday Interview:

How old are you? 13
What is your favorite food? cheeseburgers
What is your least favorite food? hot dogs
What is your favorite thing to do? play volleyball and basketball
What is your favorite animal? ponies/horses/bunnies
What makes you happy? hanging out with friends
What is the best memory from when you were 12? getting my miniature horse, Elmo
What is one thing you’d like to do while you are 13? Ride in a barrel race
What would you like to be when you grow up? photographer
What is your favorite song? Proof of Your Love by King and Country
Where is your favorite place to eat? Texas Road House
What is your favorite book? The Bible
Where would you like to go on vacation? Disney or Bahamas
What do you want the world to know? Jesus is real, and He died on the cross for our sins

2 Corinthians 12:9 – And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.