Dear Paula,
I find myself nervous, to a degree I don't recall in my past as a writer, about failing to express myself, inadequately explaining the brilliance that you are. As I prepare to become Bryan's wife and join the Gough family, I realize that the transition will not bring a significant change in the relationship between you and me, for I have been your daughter and you my mother since the first day we met. You embraced me, in every sense of the word, from the beginning. It was and is so welcome.
When Bryan and I got engaged, you told me you had been praying for me since he was born. At first I felt completely inadequate and unworthy of being that person, of filling that role. But it is a great honor to be taking my place, the last place, in this family, to be an answer to prayer, to be cared for and accepted in such a profound way. I am so thankful for you and the way you are Christ to me.
You are a beautiful, humble, thoughtful, caring woman. I love you and hope you experience true joy on your birthday and every day.
Love,
Rachel
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