My Morale Booster
My beam of light in the dark of night. The goofiest of goofs who makes me a little less serious every day. The one who brings laughter to each moment. Abby Jean, nerves of steel… The Lord has really blessed me by bringing you into my life. He gave me the best morale booster I could ever ask for. You amaze me with your talent, pure heart, and gentle spirit.
One thing I admire most about Abby Jean is her bold confidence. We call her “nerves of steel” because of the way she shines on the stage without ever looking nervous (Hailey and I would both be a nervous mess if we ever did what she does). From her gymnastics days to her many musicals, and now her dance, she never lets fear stand in her way.
Her patience and awareness of the people around her are where we are most alike. We both read the room before speaking and wear our hearts on our sleeves. She is very attentive to each of our emotions throughout the day and works very hard to keep us all happy and drama free. Although she doesn't always admit it, she cares so deeply and loves so intensely.
In my eyes, a recent moment that represents her best was something I would've never been able to see if it wasn't for this quarantine. I feel blessed that my eyes were opened to how she sees me. As I was working hard at my sight-singing assignments for music theory, I was very down on myself and pretty much hating every moment of it. I am by no means a confident singer, and I wanted to give up so badly. However, Abby, listening from her room downstairs, decided to sweetly ask me if I would like some help. I wanted to cry… I was so grateful that she thought to ask me if I needed help in an area where she is truly gifted. I know that the Lord spoke to me through her sweet offer at that moment because if I was at school, the outcome would've been very different. It filled my heart to share my struggle with her when it was something that came so easily to her. Every time I messed up, she encouraged me to go on, singing right beside me. I was close to giving up many times, yet she firmly, but sweetly, gave me a pep talk to keep trying. It was a nice reminder that in her eyes I don't have to be perfect at everything for her to love me.
Thank you Abster for always showing me who I am through your eyes and encouraging me to be the best version of myself. Thank you for boosting my spirits with your goofy personality and kind heart. I love you more than words, Abby Jean. Never stop being you. I am so incredibly proud of who you are and who you are continuing to become.
<3 Hannah Mae
