a special evening for her

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i was one of those girls who absolutely loved high school.  i loved everything about it.  i called my mom last night & asked her if my memory had served me right…was i really as happy back then as i remember?  yes, she told me, you were a very happy child, a very happy teenager.

my sweet emi is an extroverted, happy, resilient, beautiful teenager.  and she loves high school.  she’s involved in many things both there & at our church.  she loves well. at 16 she still has a charming naivety about her.  i’ve said many times that she reminds me so much of my favorite literary character, lucy from the c.s. lewis classic, The Chronicles of Narnia.

the last few weeks she’s worked hard & prepared to compete in the Miss Parkview Pageant, our school’s largest fundraiser.   all while maintaining her grades and working part time at chickfila.

the weekend prior to the event each of the girls are interviewed by the judges.  none are exactly sure what questions will be asked.  when emily came back to the car i was so excited hear what was asked and how she chose to answer.  she honestly blew me away with her answers.  when asked her strength she told the judges she felt is was her courage.   ( how lucy pevensie?) she told the judges how it took courage to stand up for what she believes in ( her faith and her convictions) while being in high school, and a very large high school at that.  she shared how she’s dreamed of being a teacher since she was a little girl but how the last few years she’s also dreamed of being a missionary one day.  she shared about her three week trip last summer to Peru.

each contestant will also share a quote tomorrow evening as they’re introduced.  i read Kisses from Katie this summer and have often shared with emi about katie and how she has changed the lives of many and ultimately is changing the world.  it was no surprise to see emi choose the following quote.

“It may take place in a foreign land or it may take place in your backyard, but I believe that we were each created to change the world for someone. To serve someone. To love someone the way Christ first loved us, to spread His light. This is the dream, and it is possible.”

 

sweet emi i hope you know how my heart will burst tomorrow night as you walk out on the stage.  whether or not you take first place or any place i hope you know i could. not. be. more. proud to be YOUR mama.