The Goodman Girls

Meet Ashley and Faye Goodman. They were some of the young women I worked with when I lived in Mesa, AZ. I work with the girls at my church age 12-18 years old. These two young ladies have seriously grown up since the last time I saw them! They were my neighbors too! (right next door) I used to come in and hang out at their house all the time! They just have a special  little place in my heart because they are such awesome teenagers. Can I just tell you how hard it is to be a teenager nowadays?

I also would just like to mention that being in high school seems so important when you are in high school and once you get out you think, "Man, am I glad I don't have to go through that again." I know everyone has different experiences growing up, but I think it is difficult for everyone. You have to be patient with yourself and learn so much, not just from an academic perspective, but from a spirtiual and emotional perspective. You also have to have courage. Courage to be who you are. Courage to stand alone. Courage to be different from everyone. Because, you are different from everyone.
In the end, I sent Faye and Ashley a Carson Lion for courage to grow up and be amazing! It takes courage to be different as a teenager and both of them are so wonderful at it. I hope they remember that I have "great expectations" for them and I know they will rise to the occasion. Sure love you girls. Don't forget to pass on your lions! :-)