Kelcey Bryant

Kelcey Bryant 
I want you to know what you mean to me (and your mom). You and Jordan are the best part of us. We never deserved either of you. I was too young to know anything. I always wanted a red headed girl just like Tammy. When I saw you for the first time I cried. You were, not only what I wanted but you were perfect (big head and all). We watched you grow. We laughed at you, with you, and sometimes at ourselves because we didn't know what we were doing. I was hard on you just like I was/am on Jordan. I hate it but I want more for you and him than I ever wanted for me. I wanted you strong and you are but also sweet. I wanted you smart and you work in Nuclear Medicine and according to Pastor Roberto that means we get a check mark in that box. I never even thought about wanting you beautiful because it was never in question!

And now... When I look at you I think so many things but the word that repeats over and over is "proud". I am proud that you are strong. I am proud of what you have accomplished in 24 short years. I am proud that I never have to question your faith. I am proud that you are so passionate like your mother. Respectful, beautiful, deserving of every good thing. 

I am proud that you have found a Godly man and that you are about to start the best journey of your life other than that of faith. I am proud to call Ryan family already even though it isn't "official" yet. I am proud that Ryan sees only a glimpse now of how incredible you are but because of the gift that God has given us in marriage he will grow to admire you even more and you will him I'm sure. Proud, that you are a great daughter, awesome big little sister, and wonderful woman of God.

I pray now that your mother and I have given you an example of what real life and marriage can be. And I pray that our standard will only be the starting point and that as you and Ryan grow together that you experience something even greater! 

Have faith that our God orders the steps of the righteous and because of that promise our faith can soar knowing that God is leading you both. I love you Kelcey!

Pastor Dad and your awesome mom

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