A Letter to My 15-Year-Old Self on My 35th Birthday

Dear Danielle,

Some things will never change…

You still love to cozy up with a GOOD book, journal, and pen. These have always been your go-to’s for either learning something new or dumping your thoughts out onto paper.

These days, you’ve added coffee or tea into the mix.

But you know what’s really changed?

Your faith in the Lord. While it’s always been strong, it’s stronger than you’d ever imagined. I recently picked up a journal that you kept while you were in the 10th grade – and OMG! You were so bold and brave in your faith.

During that same year, your dad left this earth. That was the first time you met grief. It was such a tough time. It left you incredibly sad for most of your junior and senior years.

But you made it through – with the help of God’s unchanging hand and your mom.

Speaking of your mom, while year 35 is exciting to embark on, she’s missing on this earth too now, right along with your dad.

But I’m so proud of you because you’re harvesting the seeds they planted inside of you. I believe they’re sincerely proud of the 30’s version of their daughter.

You’re continuously bold in your faith, keen on boundaries, and taking care of yourself every day – so that you can show up to operate in your God-given purpose.

Speaking of purpose, you probably thought you’d be a TV reporter forever, right?

Nope. Do you remember those days – in between cheerleading practice, where you spent dreaming of being a writer too…

Well, guess what?

You have an entire copywriting and storytelling business. You’ve literally taken your passion for writing and skills from TV news – and packaged it up to serve other people who want to stand out in business.

You’re amazing!

Not only that, but you’re also generously serving other Christian women through your digital magazine, blog, and podcast. You’re making an impact and serving in a way that brings you so much joy. You also wrote about this in your journal back in the day.

Since those teenage years – you’ve had a continuous growth mindset and heart of gratitude.

Danielle, you’re so brave! And you may be small, but you’re so mighty!

Again, you’re amazing!

May you have a blessed and beautiful 35th birthday!

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