A Month Of Thankfulness - Thankful for my Daughter Dawn

Dawn is the 2nd born in our family, but the 1st daughter. As such, she has always assumed the 1st born characteristics of leadership, being driven, wanting everything to be under control. When the kids were young Dawn was the one calling the shots and organizing games. Nathan was laid back enough to let her assume leadership and didn't seem to mind.

It was fun to watch them all interact, especially Dawn and Nathan. Nathan never saw an obstacle he didn't think he could overcome and Dawn always had some kind of idea for them do. I'll never forget watching him try and help her climb a fence. She had a rope around her waist and it was draped over a tree above her. He had the other end wrapped around his butt and was backing up, pulling her up the fence toward the tree. She was in charge though, telling him how fast to go and when to stop and start. It was a great glimpse into their relationship. He could do anything with the right tools and she told him what they were going to be doing.

Dawn is a very smart girl. She has a great ability to memorize facts and has always done exceptionally well in school. She decided in grammar school that she would only make A's and that's what she did all the way through he schooling career, with very few exceptions.

She is one of the most driven people I've ever met, but she balances that with great humor and a love for people. Give her a goal to reach and she'll work herself in the ground to meet it. Give her someone in need and she'll drop whatever she's doing and see that they're helped.

She gave her heart to the Lord as a young girl and has never looked back to question that decision. She has remained faithful to His calling and has maintained her integrity since that time.

She is so much fun; so full of love and laughter; so smart and beautiful and I'm thankful she's my daughter. Although, I'll have to give Kathy most of the credit for Dawn's intelligence and beauty, I'll at least take credit for her laughter.