Jillian 2017

Jillian is ranked 3rd in her class for academics. It takes a lot of hard work to accomplish that. She definitely is beauty and brains.  I love how proud her parents are of her. It truly shows through!  Something I want you to remember Jill, is that Nome will always be here.  And it will always be the same.  Thanks for taking me on this adventure with you, and I'm so proud to be a little part of your senior story! 

Jillian,

It seems like just yesterday that you were born and now, you're almost eighteen and ready to graduate!  In all the time you've been on this earth, I have loved you more than words can ever express. You're my only daughter and I am always amazed by you and I will always be proud of you.  I'm truly in awe at what a smart, kind, caring, fun, sassy young women that you have become.  You are one of the best things that has ever happened to me.  

  As you venture out into this world, know that what I want for you is simply be happy. Fill your life with love, great friendships, awesome adventures and learn and grow from everything that you do.  You're going to have some tough days, but I'll always be here for you.  Also know that no matter what anyone ever says, you are perfect just the way you are. You're never going to be too short, too fat, too weak, or too dumb, too mean, too dramatic, too sassy. You are you. Be you.  Surround yourself with people that will remind you of how awesome you are and avoid the ones that don't.

   All I really want you to know is that you are truly loved and supported by so many people in our family.  I am proud of you - we all are proud of you.

Love, Momma