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Dear My Future Daughter

When I was a freshman in college, I found myself navigating the difficult terrain of newfound independence, friendships, boys, and identity crises. In the midst of the madness, I'd keep a journal to organize my thoughts. Some of the time it would be more a "STOP DATING STUPID BOYS!" rant to myself where I'd verbally kick myself over mistakes I made and things I wish I had known before. Other times, I would document my thoughts and reflections about Jesus working in my life. I'd begin every entry with "Dear my future daughter," as if I could simultaneously write to a future mini-me and my past self about these life lessons I was (ever painfully) learning.

Flash forward seven years, and shortly after marrying the love of my life, Cole, we found out I was pregnant. When we found out it was a GIRL, I was so excited… until that excitement took a turn into panic. "What if she's like me?!" All of a sudden, my insecurities, my mistakes, and my anxieties were immediately cast onto this unborn baby. In my head, she was destined to live through the same struggles I had. It took some time (and a whole lot of Jesus) for me to let that mindset go and BREATHE. I was then able to grasp the concept that God truly is the only one in control, and that all I can do is try my best to help guide my future daughter along this crazy journey of life. Overall, my hope is that this blog can help build my relationship with Emma - to share my testimony, my vulnerabilities, and my desires for her. I also hope it can open a community of mamas, dads, daughters (WHOEVER) to learn, teach, and support one another. After all, it takes a village! We look forward to having you join ours. :)

With love,
Maddy

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

Romans 15:3