KATIE

Katie,

When we knew you were soon to be ours, we, like many parents, thought hard about your name.  Then, when I first laid eyes on you, I knew you were a Katherine and that we would call you Katie.

The definition of “Katie” is so fitting and one that you have grown into beautifully:

“KATIE, a girl who is the total package. She’s smart, funny, incredibly athletic, crazy, nice, has a nice body, beautiful eyes, a perfect smile, and has a nice personality. She’s one of those girls who doesn’t let anybody walk all over her. She’s tough, and doesn’t like to show weakness. Katie stands up for herself and others. Katie is protective of her friends and family. If you play with her heart, she will give you absolute hell. Katie is also a bit insecure, but she won’t show it. Katie can also be a bit intimidating too. Katie isn’t afraid to be herself. She doesn’t care what others think of her. She is a damn crazy girl! She’s a lot more sensitive than you’d expect out of her.

One of the most trustworthy people in the world, though she might not look it at first sight. A firm individual, a Katie will never follow the crowd. She’s proud, confident and cheerful on the outside, but a lot more sensitive underneath. Almost invariably stunningly beautiful, though she will probably never notice. Undeniable likable, though she’ll never see this in herself either. A Katie is the person you can always rely on. She will be serious when she knows she has to, she will listen when you have something to say. She might not be your best friend, but she is the one you won’t fight with. If you are lucky enough to be friends with a Katie, don’t lose her. She’s the one friend you’ll never regret.”

To my beautiful, total package of a young woman.

All my Love,

Mom