Brittany's Big One Eight!

On November 18, 1989, a certain mother was laboring to deliver her child. This child didn't seem to want to come out. For a day and a half this mother labored, and finally at 1:14 pm on November 19th the child was born. It's a girl! We didn't know beforehand so it was a wonderful surprise, all 6lbs and 15oz and 19 1/4 inches of her.

Yes, Brittany Charmen Johnson was born and made her presence known. She has been and continues to be a wonderful blessing in our lives. Here are 18 things to love about Brittany:

1. She is our most beautiful and talented and favorite daughter.
2. She has a very soft heart.
3. She is a friend to all and loves her friends.
4. She loves her family and her brothers most of the time.
5. She is our peacemaker.
6. She is going to be the world's greatest Massage Therapist.
7. She has had to make tough choices in her life, and has come through stronger for them.
8. She knows how to butter her mom up for something she wants. ie: my car.
9. She is generous with her funds and is very giving.
10.She knows who she is and will never let anyone take advantage of her. (Ever again.)
11.She has great self-esteem, a must for young women.
12.She has a wit that will make you laugh. I love her wit.
13.You can't rush her. She's ready when she's ready.
14.She is a hard worker.
15.She has the most beautiful brown eyes. I could stare into them forever.
16.Since she was little I have asked her, "How long can I keep you?" Her answer, "Forever."
17.She is a fantastic cook.
18.She has a wonderful future ahead of her.

I love and admire you Brittany. You have always amazed me with your growth and strength. You are a tremendous example to your family of standing tall in tough times, and I know I made you stand tall sometimes when it probably would have been easier or understandable to fall. This year I feel like you have really pulled yourself up and out, and everyone who sees you can see the difference in you. Thanks for letting me be your mother and letting me mother you. I love you with my whole heart and am happy about the woman you are becoming. I love you and Happy Birthday!