Learning to Ride

Dearest Paige,

Last August, we watched you learn how to ride your bike without training wheels! You were brave and kept trying even though it was frustrating at times. You had a few mishaps and bruises, but didn't get discouraged. You kept trying. All of a sudden, it happened...you got it! We were so proud of you.

This Thanksgiving we visited, and discovered that it was time for a new bike, because you had grown so. It was fun going shopping with you. I told you that Papa and I wanted to get you a new bike for Christmas. You were hesitant. I think you thought it was too much money. Once I convinced you it was OK, you started looking the bikes over and your gaze kept coming back to the bright pink and purple Hannah Montana bike. Sure enough, that was the one you picked. It was a beautiful bike and you got to ride it to the checkout. People commented, "Look! that little girl just got a new bike!" You looked so proud! And we were happy too!

We hope you will remember the lesson you learned when learning to ride the bike and learning how to swim too. Sometimes things seem almost impossible, but if you persevere (just keep trying to do your best) it happens. You get it!!! What a great feeling it is!!! God gives you special gifts and when you do your best, it makes God smile and it makes you smile : - ) too!

Paigy, we are very proud of you and love you very much!!

Grandma Kathy and Papa Joe