Happy Birthday, Lindsey Lou~

I look at this sweet face and realize what a year this has been for you.

In all actuality, you have learned some rough lessons.

You learned that some girls can been downright hateful, and don't care who they hurt in their own quest for self-identification.

You learned that trusting everyone implicitly and giving everyone the benefit of the doubt can be really painful.

You learned that some people will do everything in their power to be the center of attention, no matter what the cost to those around them.

You also learned that sometimes people do really stupid things, but regardless are still good people.

I could go on and on....

But as painful as it has been for me to watch, I realize that you have handled this year with the grace and beauty that you have always had.

I'm proud of you, sweet girl.

Happy Birthday.