#62117 - 4in H Storyline: -->Remember when Mama was in charge of serving up the food after Church and we had to look after Little Jasmine? Remember how Mama gave us that `looked and said, Don't you let that child get fussy now, you hear?? How Jasmine just sat there giggling `til she missed Mama and started to cry? How we all ran back inside and grabbed a cookie for her and when she saw all those cookies she burst out with that great big grin of hers? Remember how much we all loved her? Remember when?
Mai Lin, you are an angel of grace and beauty. You are happy, loving and kind. Every night you dream in rich, vibrant colors about a world full of peace and contentment. When you wake up in the morning you remember everything. You have an artist?s soul and a poet?s heart. Your friends all love your sense of style and ask for advice on how to dress and act. You giggle a lot. No one can be sad around you. You love oceans, lakes and rain. Be your splendid self every minute of every day Mai Lin and help us see how beautiful this world really is.
Favorite Saying: Don?t worry Babycakes. We?ll just roll up our sleeves and make this place more beautiful than it was when we got here.
#62107 - 6in H Storyline: -->Remember when the summer meadow behind the barn was chock full of buttercups and grass-hoppers, and there was that special place where the brook trickled down over the moss covered stones - making a sound so sweet you never wanted to leave? Remember when Maize snuck off to that special place and daydreamed about her boyfriend? Remember when?
Remember when Momma got up real early and packed up those special peanut butter and banana sandwiches made on her homemade honey wheat bread and shined up a big red apple for the new schoolteacher. Remember when Nate was so worried about leaving home that Pa had to take him to his first day of school? Remember when?
Remember when Pearl wrapped up her first Christmas present and walked all the way to Grandma's house in the snow. Remember how Grandma came to the door and Pearl said, Hi Gramma. This is for you cause I love you?? Remember how Grandma was so happy she almost cried? Remember how we all went inside and drank hot chocolate and ate oatmeal cookies until we all fell asleep on the couch? Remember when we woke up and Daddy put all us kids on the big sled and pulled us home? Remember when?
Remember when autumn came and God painted all the trees in the back yard with colors so beautiful you asked Aunt Maybelle to buy you a box of crayons just like the ones God used to color in the leaves? Remember when Ruby learned to fish and would run home after church every Sunday to catch a mess of blue gills for dinner? Remember how proud she was when we all sang ?Johan Fit the Whale? to celebrate her birthday? Remember when?
#62118 - 8in H Storyline: -->Remember when sleepy Sallie wandered into the kitchen rubbing her eyes and yawning? Her hair still tied up for the night and her old rag doll clutched in her hands? Mama, did you make all those corn cakes just for me and my Baby Doll? Mama laughed, Yes, Baby. Just for you...and your daddy, and your two sisters, and your four brothers. Then we ate all those sweet, sweet cakes. Remember when?
Taije you are an awesome competitor, a compassionate winner and a true champion. You bring balance and harmony where there is confusion and doubt. You believe in a world where everyone has a healthy heart, a healthy body and a healthy mind. You respect the rights and opinions of others without giving up your own unique specialness. You love sunrises, mountains and chocolate ice cream. Balance all your hard work with lots of rest and fun. Be who you were meant to be Taije, and show us how everyone can be a winner without anyone having to lose.
Favorite Saying: Yes, Honey, Faith CAN move mountains. We just have to work real hard and sweat a lot while it relocates its big self.
Tameeka, you love all God?s creatures big and small. You collect lost puppies, abandoned kittens, and baby frogs. You teach all your friends how much love is always present in their hearts, no matter how hard things get. You show everyone the love that shines in a new puppy?s eyes and all your rescued animals find new homes. Love follows you everywhere. Don?t forget to take care of yourself too, Tameeka. We need you here reminding us how important it is to take care of all God?s creation. Even the frogs.
Favorite Saying: We all need to throw our love right out into this big wide world. And if your heart is just right, the whole big world will love you right back.
Tyra you are a born leader, a regal princess presiding over her kingdom. You are confidant, poised and in charge of yourself and others at all times. You see a world full of hard work, achievement and recognition. truth, honor and wisdom sing inside your superstar soul. Other kids look to you for answers to the hard questions, and you DO have the answers, ?Thank you very much!? Be careful not to let your warrior?s heart turn bitter and cold Tyra. Stay in the sunshine of forgiveness and love and you will lead us into a bright future full of success and satisfaction.
Favorite Saying: Never trust your dog or your brother to watch your food. Ask your Mom.
I still remember as if it was yesterday... we played together in the park all afternoon. Teetering on the see-saw, we kept bouncing each other higher and higher. It was a happy time, and I really enjoyed spending it with you. Times like these bonded us together as Sisters Forever?.
It was a warm summer morning, right after Sunday worship, when the two young girls shared their very First Secret. It was the start of a lifelong friendship, in which they would share their most personal thoughts and become Sisters Forever?.
Hand in hand, I followed your Footsteps as we walked along the beach. Whenever I think of that day, it reminds me of how you have always been there for me. We were best friends before, but that day we became Sisters Forever?.