Happy 20th Birthday Maggie!

Our sweet Mag is 20 today! Wow, the time has flown by so very quickly. Seems like just yesterday she was a bald headed little baby girl who never made a peep! To see the beautiful, Godly, kind, young woman she has become certainly brings much joy to Joe and I (Joe was brought to tears last night pondering these thoughts!). We are very proud of many things Maggie has accomplished: academic successes through high school, her first two semesters on the deans list at VWC while playing basketball on the women's team, her artistic talent, her beautiful voice, her flare for decorating, love of cooking, her servant's heart, and this list could go on and on...but more than all of this, we are grateful to God for her love for the Savior and her passion for the Gospel. This past year at college Maggie has made many wonderful friends all the while reminding herself that what matters most are their souls for eternity. She has been loving and kind and has invited many kids to our home and to church. She has been willing to put aside the desire to be seen as cool and shared her faith openly (she even did a speech on what the Gospel is!). She is the first to admit that this is only possible by the power of the Holy Spirit in her life, but her willingness to obey God is to be commended. Maggie didn't get a ton of playing time this year on the b-ball court, but she received two awards, most improved player, and the Coach's award. She received this award because her coach felt she is a hard worker and a "good person" who makes those around her better because of who she is (that's a paraphrase). That sums up what I (mom) truly feel about my little girl. A mom is supposed to be the one setting the example but Mag has been an amazing example to me of selflessness, cheerfulness, and Godliness.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIS WITH MUCH LOVE!!