HomeMy WebLinkAbout0239 Victoria "Shortie"
... �- Leigh
Neumann
Shortie,we are so proud of you!Your drive,ambition and determination have brought you
so far in life already.We never imagined that we would see you graduating with your AA
from college before you had your high school diploma physically in your hands.But,YOU
DID IT!And you did it in fine form!
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We are so blessed to have you for our daughter and we can't wart to see all the wonderful
ways that you continue to succeed in your life.Remember that you are strong,loving, C-
thoughtful,determined,beautiful,caring,generous and intelligent.Don't change forrA
anyone,ever.The woman you are turning into,will be all you need to find happiness and
personal success in your life.We love you with all of our hearts.Love Mom&Pops
Victoria Leigh-
Nana and I wish you all the luck in the world and hope
It is hard to believe that eighteen years have come and gone
and that our little granddaughter is graduating. nothing but good things come your way.We love you!
Love,Nana&
How lucky are we that we have been able to watch you grow Papa
into the beautiful and intelligent young woman you have
become!!! But,more importantly,we have watched you
become a young woman with a sense of direction and the
aetermination to achieve your goals.
We wish you all the best and we
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LOVE YOU VERY MUCH!
Grandpa and Grandma
P.S. Remember we are always here for you!
Ton.
I'm so impressed every year I see you and witness how muds you've
grown.You were always very wise for your age,such an old soul.I
can wish you good luck on your adventures ahead and keep you in
my thoughts and prayers but to be honest I'm lust not worried Victoria Leigh—
about you.I know at times things will get rough and you may feel
unsettled or unprepared,but lust remember,everyone has these As you prepare for your adult life ahead,we thought we'd share a few words of
experiences.You are tough and when the hard times come,I'm not wisdom that we hope will be comforting and inspiring:
worried that you won't be able to rise above them.You will never
fail at whatever you pursue.You have so many supporters behind I must admit that I personally measure success in terms of the contributions an
you to make sure of it.Never forget that I am a very lucky aunt who individual makes to her or his fellow human beings.
will have the pleasure of reading about your journeys,the ups and Margaret Mead
downs,in your future stories and poems.I can't wart.Keep creating
whether its on paper or in a kitchen."Art enables us to find our- But when women are moved and lend help,when women,who are by nature
selves and lose ourselves at the same time."-Thomas Merton calm and controlled,give encouragement and applause,when virtuous and
Love, knowledgeable women grace the endeavor with ther sweet love,then it is
%up
Aunt B invincible.
(I still wish that name stuck...) Jose Marts
I've learned that people will forget what you said,people will forget what you
Ton, did,but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
What did I tell you about growg . hat are you doing??Stop!
Remember the whole'When you're 13,I'll be 2T'thing?Well..,we're past Everyone is flailing through this life without an owner's manual,with whatever
that!CEASE AND DESIST.You know what?Fine,Obviously I have to make modicum of grace and good humor we can manage.
peace with your lack of concern. Anne Lamott
Though,admittedly,that's not at all who you are.You've always shown
yourself to be someone who cares very much,which started at such an early So please remember,no matter what,we,your family,will always love you and
age.It also was pretty amazing to witness your intelligence and maturity support you. We wish you joy and blessings throughout the coming years. We
start around the same time and grow exponentially.And let's not forget your look forward to watching you become who you want to be,and we will be
wit!(You still owe me a potato chip,you crook.) cheering you on.
"Crook"may be a little strong as well.Very strong.Okay-okay,not at all the
truth!You've always been one to give your time and make an effort to help Love,
whenever you were capable to do so.
Well then...I suppose alongside ignoring my plead,you clearly managed to Uncle Todd and Aunt Jem,Trevor John,Sophia Marie and Eryk Anthony
become an all-around quality human being at the same time.Really shaving
off now,aren't you?All tall and smart,mature and kind,and...not without a For surely I know the plans I have for you,says the Lord,plans for your welfare
potato chip.So,could you at least acquire a time machine?That way I can and not for harm,to give you a future with hope.Then when you call upon me
advise younger me hmv to be more like you.:) and come and pray to me,I will hear you. When you search for me,you will find
Love, me;if you seek me with all your heart
your Aunt,friend and co-vampire slayer,Gina Jeremiah 29:11-13 235