Dear Lorien,

I am not sure if we are too alike or too different. Maybe it is just because we are both strong-willed. Anyway, some times we do not get along very well. I think we both drive each other up the wall. I also think I have control issues and you have freedom issues.

What am I going to to when you turn 16--or 10?

I want you to know that I pray just about every day to understand you and to know how to show you I love you. We get along just fine most of the time but some days and times are harder than others. But I do love you very much.

You are a treasure to me.

Love,

Your Momma