Wow, you're seven now! You must feel like you've been alive for so much longer than that.
You may be only seven, but you seem so much older from the way that you care about other people. You're so smart, so kind, and have so much love to give to other people, it absolutely blows my mind. You help to remind me that there is good in the world, because it's in the way you get excited over playing Legos or running around outside with your friends.
Here's my hope for you: I hope you can enjoy and appreciate every moment of your childhood. Sometimes growing up isn't as fun as you might think it is, so enjoy being seven while you can! Go hang out with your friends, play video games, eat as much mac and cheese as you could possibly want. Play soccer, swim, learn in school, but have fun! Life can seem so serious, but I promise you have nothing to worry about. That one fight with a friend, that one bad grade, one not-so-good day, it won't matter in the long run. You'll have so many more great days than bad!
People like you will change the world, so don't doubt it. You can do absolutely anything you put your mind to, and don't let anyone tell you anything different! You will do so many amazing, incredible things in your life that you can only dream of now, and your family will be so proud of you! (We already are!)
Stay true to yourself, and do what you love to do. Be who you want to be, because you can be whatever you want to be. Sure there will be some times when you want to change to represent what other people want you to be, but in the end you'll be glad you stayed true to yourself.
When I was seven, I had no idea of who I would become, the things I would do. I still have no idea, but try to enjoy the process of discovering yourself while you have the chance.
Anyway, moral of the story: You're an amazing person who has so much to offer to the world, and you've influenced more people than you'll ever know. You add so much happiness to people's lives, just by being yourself, and you make my day so much better every time I get to see you!
There are so many people in your life who love you so much! Don't ever forget that, and I'll always be here if you need me.
And last of all, happy seventh birthday!
Zoey
