I drove to Hastings a couple weeks ago to meet one of my second cousins who is also a senior this year. I don’t know Maddy that well, but my goodness, she’s a sweet, sweet girl.

She also, clearly, has no idea how beautiful she is. Her mom kept teasing her about all of the selfies she takes and how funny it was that she didn’t know how to pose. But we worked through it just fine and I think her photos reflect her gentle, yet joyful spirit.

I am so thankful you asked me to do this with you, Maddy. You’re so special and I bet you hear a lot of comments after our family gets the chance to preview your photos. ‘Boy, she looks like a Lowman.’