1. Your relationship with God is the most important thing you will ever have. No one will love you more than Him.
2. Aside from Him, no one will love you more than me.
3. Read the Bible in its entirety at least once. It has all the instructions you need for life.
4. Try your best to follow those instructions.
5. It's ok if you're tall... don't slouch. One day you could be a model.
6. If you like heels, wear them.
7. If you prefer flats, that's ok too.
8. Don't ever let anybody tell you they're better than you. If God had wanted us all to be the same, He'd have given us all braces on our legs.
9. Try to find humor in hard situations. It makes them easier to deal with.
10. Brush your teeth twice daily.
11. Pay attention in English class.
12. God gives each of us a passion for something.
13. Don't be afraid of people. They're just people, like you and me.
14. If someone is mean to you it is because they are hurting worse than you are.
15. If it isn't necessary to kill a bug, don't. God made them too.
16. Always trust your gut. If your instincts tell you something isn't right, it probably isn't.
17. You will never be too big or too old to crawl into my lap. Ever.
18. Always look for ways to educate yourself about something.
19. If someone needs help, help them.
20. But don't ever climb into someone's van. Tell them you've seen too many movies to do that.
21. God loves a cheerful giver.
22. Giving to God doesn't necessarily mean all of your money. Time counts too.
23. A college degree is a wonderful thing.
24. Having a skill or trade is marvelous as well.
25. If you can have a skill or trade AND a college degree, you'll be set.
26. Like any kind of music you're drawn to.
27. Dance like nobody's watching. Anywhere. Anytime.
28. Your sisters and brothers will be your best friends. Remember that when you are stuffing them in the hamper.
29. If you don't love it in the store, you probably won't wear it anywhere else.
30. Save money while you're young.
31. If you find a job doing what you love, it won't feel like work.
32. Money isn't that important.
33. Paying your bills is important though... nobody wants to take a cold shower in the dark.
34. You are beautiful.
35. God doesn't make mistakes.
36. It's ok to dye your hair and change up your makeup if you are bored though.
37. There will never be anything you cannot tell me. If it affects you, it affects me. Tell me, we'll freak out together, then we'll figure out a way through it together.
38. Test grades matter.
39. You do use math every single day.
40. One day you will have to help your child with homework.
41. Never put yourself into a position where you can be taken advantage of.
42. Don't walk alone at night.
43. Don't walk alone with your headphones blaring, unaware of what's going on around you.
44. If you love someone, say it.
45. Don't ever be afraid to get on your knees to praise God.
46. Laugh until your face hurts.
47. Try new fruits and vegetables.
48. Never pass up an opportunity for sleep.
49. Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in.
50. Educate yourself.
51. Cats are arguably the funniest creatures on the planet.
52. Daydream often. But not during tests.
53. If you want something, work for it.
54. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't.
55. Be careful about giving out your personal information. This includes, email, DL #, and SS #.
56. Please tell me you know what those abbreviations mean.
57. I will always go clothes shopping with you.
58. It is totally fine to talk to your shoes and tell them how fabulous they are.
59. Multi-tasking is a woman's lifeline.
60. Be a careful driver.
61. But don't spend a ton of money sprucing up a car. It can be destroyed in a second. Trust me.
62. Wear your seatbelt and keep your doors locked at all times. I promised my parents. I expect the same from you.
63. It's ok to be single. It doesn't mean you'll be alone forever.
64. God has a plan for you.
65. If you find someone you think you could love long-term, get to know them well. There is a reason they put "...in sickness and in health, for richer or poorer..." in the wedding vows. What's he like broke, stinky, and grumpy? You'll know eventually.
66. Make sure he's funny too. It makes parenting easier.
67. If you decide to have kids, great. If not, that's ok too.
68. There's nothing wrong with a good cry.
69. Take care of yourself.
70. But eat the foods you like, too.
71. Fart jokes never get old.
72. Be kind to all animals, even slimy ones.
73. If you see someone being unkind, it's ok to step in.
74. I will always do my best to protect you.
75. I will always worry about you.
76. I will absolutely go off on you out of protection and worry if needs be.
77. I will do what I can to protect you from yourself if needs be.
78. Don't grow up too fast.
79. There will come a time you will have to behave like an adult. Then you'll miss childhood.
80. Stay as young at heart as possible. I could probably outrun any of you. And win a tickle fight.
81. It's ok to serve people. It doesn't mean you're less than them. It means you're selfless enough to do what's right. Jesus did.
82. Kissing animals is ok. And underrated.
83. A purring cat will cure what ails you... unless you're allergic...then one might make you sneeze.
84. Be humble. Jesus was.
85. I am so proud of you.
86. I thank God for you.
87. You are and will always be precious to me.
88. Don't be afraid to tell others about what Jesus has done for you. He may be using you to get to them.
89. God does not call the equipped. God equips those He calls.
90. Do everything you can to discover His purpose for your life. You will be fulfilled.
91. Drink lots of water.
92. Red lips are fabulous anytime.
93. Red anything is fabulous anytime, for that matter.
94. Tell yourself, "I'm beautiful" every day. Because you are.
95. Don't let others determine your worth. To me, you are priceless.
96. You have a purpose. Don't be afraid to submit to the Lord to find out what it is. He's got a plan for you.
97. It's ok to show a little skin. Just don't give away the farm.
98. You are so much more than just your looks. And they are stunning.
99. If I had all the girls in the world to choose from, I'd choose you.
100. I will do my best to support whatever dreams you have.
101. I love you.
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