Gratitude for Kaytlyn

It is amazing to me that I have a 12 year old daughter. I sit and ponder how that happened...I know I haven't aged a single day, so I am not sure how she has grown up so fast. I have been writing this blog entry in my head for several months, but everytime I start to put these feelings into writing, I start crying...today is no different.
It is funny how for the last 11 years, this girl has been mine and Baydens. But something happens when they turn 12. It is hardly noticeable at first, and then one day you see something just a little different in their eyes. Something Divine. It really has very little to do with beauty, it's not the way the hair is styled, it's not the clothing she is wearing. Her testimony is shining through and it is truly a breathtaking experience. She bore her testimony in church today, something she has always been terrified to do. She walked very confidently up to the pulpit and bore a sweet testimony that brought tears to this mother's eyes. Kaytlyn also recieved her very first calling and was set apart today. She has been working hard on her personal progress and it has been a joy and a relationship building experience to work with her on those goals. I feel truly blessed to be raising a beautiful daughter of God. It is my prayer that we can all remember our Divine heritage when we look upon our children and the wonderful little people that they are. I am truly grateful for Kaytlyn's spirit in our home.