Eighteen. I can’t believe it.
You are such a beautiful woman.
Eighteen years ago you were just a little baby…and I remember as you got older you would always tease me that you were “older than me” because your birthday came first in August. There was no convincing you that it had more to do with years than the day of the month.
My hope for you is that you would continue to grow, laugh, love, live, and inspire.
Be the woman God wants you to be…just be you.
Live free.
Die to self.
Pursue something bigger than yourself.
And find your fulfillment and satisfaction in the One who loves and created you.
I love you, little sis.
Happy Birthday!
























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Such beautiful sentiments for your sister!
this is the cutest thing and so filled with sister love! I love it! Happy Day, Maddie!
Aww…
Wait, Maddie is 18? (AAAAAAAAAHHH!!!)
Joey looks so much like her in the…4th picture. Wow.
Beautiful tribute! Happy Birthday, Maddie!!