A Message to Diana as She Graduates High School

 

Wasn’t it yesterday that you were yelling “Mama!?” from way beyond…

You were always such a precocious little girl…or sassy as people said…but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

We knew, from day one, that you were a survivor.  You fought so much sickness during your first year…it broke my heart that you were in such much pain.  You know what though?  You fought through it and you learned to battle early. A survivor then as now.

 

I thought I would just throw some thoughts on paper as you get ready to graduate high school.  The things that come to my mind when I think of you; the words; the phrases; the memories.  There are just so many and I have written many in the book of advice I gifted you.

 

When you visit my blog in the future, I hope you will find posts like this one and hear my voice encouraging you- believing in you- reminding you just how strong you are and most importantly how much you are loved.

 

So…these are the words I think of when someone asks me about Diana Mary

Frower

Bouwll

My Baby Bumble Bee

Diana…Diana Mary…Mama’s Pretty Girl

Monk- The Monk- Monkey

Acid Reflux

Endless Energy

 

My Broadway Baby

Clara

ADHD

Bahamas

Disney 

 

Punta Cana

The Lake

The Beach

Mommy Daughter Boogie Board Day

Starbucks Dates

Aruba

Chipotle

 

Chic Fil A

Caesar Salad (no chicken!)

Ham and Swiss Croissant

Makeup Artist

Fashionista

My Dancer

My Tumbler

Cheerleader

Charlie Brown

The Spelling Bee

Mamma Mia

Les Miserables

Miss Diana- Our Future Teacher

Church Lover

Stubborn

Deserves To Be Loved

Saturday Night Live

Vanderpump  Rules

Aromas

 

Getting you on the bus to head to your first day of Kindgarten was challenging- I was sad- you were worried and already getting embarrassed by Dad and me waving to you.

 

I blinked.

 

Now we walk to the football field and get ready for the Pomp and Circumstance- I got my waterproof eyeliner, waterproof mascara and plenty of tissues.  Between the tears, I hope I smile and feel all the joy of this moment because I could not be more proud of the young woman you have become.  It has never been easy but you did it and did it with pure faith and grit.

 

We love you so much Diana.  Go get ‘em! XOXO