She took on the incredible challenge of bringing up her children single-handed, but she never complained. Watching you grow and learn new things every day has been the greatest joy of my life. You have brought so much love and happiness into our lives, and I can’t imagine a single day without you. The future holds so many amazing things, and I’m looking forward to seeing you conquer the world one day. Whenever I began to question whether God exists, I looked up to the sky and surely there, right there, between the sun and moon, stands my grandmother, singing a long meter hymn, a song somewhere between a moan and a lullaby and I know faith is the evidence of things unseen. Today, I am grateful for the woman you have become, and I harbor no doubt in my mind that these qualities will help your marriage thrive.

Encourage her to get clear on the qualities she wants to see in her friends and her partner, and stress the importance of not settling for less than she genuinely wants. Keep in mind the reason for your pride matters, too. If you gush over your daughter’s beauty, for example, but ignore the merits of her mind or personality, she’ll notice.

Spread your wings, take the world head on and be the strong, independent woman you were born to be but never feel alone in this world. You will always have me, you will always be my baby and you will always have a home. Share some details you remember fondly from the day she was born. One day she may have memories of her own to share with her own children. Today is a special day – it’s your first birthday! I can hardly believe it’s already been a year since you came into our lives and brought so much joy and love with you. You have grown and learned so much in this first year, and I’m so proud of the little person you’re becoming. I know that marriage and raising children will be the most challenging thing you will ever experience in your life, but it will also be the most rewarding thing you will ever experience.

More than that, let her know her beauty goes deeper than what she sees in the mirror. 6. “You always do your best, and I love that about you.” Only those brave enough to pave their own way will learn how to cope with failure and use it as a stepping stone to something much more meaningful. Because it came from the heart. It was personal, genuine, and showed me that you know me better than I thought was possible. The point I’m trying to make is to never give up! You are so young and there will be a lot of heartbreak.I pray that one day you have a daughter every bit as amazing as you are. Only then will you be able to understand the depth behind these words. As you take the next step and becoming a single mom, I am reminded of my own experiences, and the lessons I learned along the way.