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I HAVE GOT to share this :) Our 15 yr old Emily, wanted a new Iphone 6 for Christmas, okay, fine. Here is the deal, last year we got her the new Iphone 5 that she asked for in gold. Well, 2 things happened...1.) we never saw her sweet face unless it was glued to the phone day and night, we tried to give her limits and to understand it was a privilege, not a right to use her new phone. It still proved to be too much temptation for her and caused strife and concern for her dad and I. 2.) Her phone was stolen from school, only 2 months after Christmas. Thank goodness, she still had her Samsung 3 to use, however, we did have to take away her privileges from that one also, soon after. That being said, she began asking for a new one immediately. ALL YEAR LONG...she has asked for the new Iphone 6. As much as Tommy & wanted to get it for her, we knew it was not in her best interest and would only hinder her understanding of privileges and appreciation for such nice things. It was hard BUT we stuck to our guns and did not get it for her this Christmas. I began praying for God to reveal to me something that we could buy for her that would be beneficial and help her to broaden her life experience, as a teenager, as she knew it. Then I remembered.......way long ago, she mentioned how she loved to take pictures but could only do so according to her cell phones abilities.....and so that is what we bought her, a new camera... We had it all set out in front of the Christmas tree Christmas morning, hoping she would be delighted with it. I am happy to report SHE LOVES IT!!!...she is taking some of the most beautiful pictures of nature, the sunset and of all of us! Every time I see her, she is outside with her new Camera snapping shots and looking for beautiful ways to express herself, instead of sitting in her room focused on who is chatting, instagramming and snap chatting, she is exploring the possibilities outside! Who knows where this new passion will take her! :D
Posted on: Fri, 26 Dec 2014 21:05:30 +0000

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