Dear Grace

February 2- Dear Grace,


Today you are 10 years old. I can’t believe that you are that big already. I remember when you were little, probably 1 or 2, not really able to talk; I was sitting next to you crying and really upset for whatever reason. Even though you couldn’t have understood what was going on, you put your hand on my shoulder and smiled. I still remember exactly where we were sitting and how you looked. I remember when you were 2, I was pushing you in the stroller in Red Lodge and I accidently tipped it up and you fell on your face…sorry about that... Then a few years later, lying on my bed together and looking up and you read the verse on my ceiling. It was Romans 5:1-5 I think. You pronounced “whom” as “wom” and “character” as “charketer” ha ha. Those are now my two favorite dinosaur noises. And before I left for Potter’s Field, we would go get Frosty’s at Wendy’s, and sometimes have Hannah and Haley to come with us. Then there was just what, a month ago at that restaurant?

Grace: Where are my Oreos?
Me: I guess they didn’t give them to you this time
Grace: Did you steal them?
Me: No you didn’t get any
*Few minutes later*
Grace: Are you sure you didn’t you steal my Oreos?
*another few minutes*
Grace: Who took my taco?
Me: Grace, you ordered a hamburger, they didn’t give you any tacos
Grace: Yeah, they didn’t give me any Oreos either.

And just a few weeks ago, when I walked into your room and you were sitting in your bed reading your Bible. You have no idea who wonderful that was for me to see. You could never give me a better gift. My very greatest fear is that you will follow in my footsteps and make the same mistakes that I have made, that you will chase after the things that you have seen me do or be mad at the things I’ve done to our family. But you handle difficult circumstances and situations more mature then I ever did. Know that no matter what happens, I will always love you, and more importantly, God does! And the awesome thing is that the Bible says that NOTHING can pluck you out of His hand. He is rich in mercy and grace little sister. I pray every day that you will lay aside every weight and sin that entangles and run with ENDURANCE the race that is set before us, looking to JESUS the founder and perfector of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2). Cling to Jesus with everything that you are, because without him, there is nothing.

I’m crying as I write this! Grace, I love you so much, but it doesn’t even compare to how the Father feels about you, sweet girl. His thoughts for you outnumber the grains of sand! No matter what you do or where you go, He is with you and will NEVER leave you. Psalm 16:8-11 says, “I have the Lord ALWAYS before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol or let your holy one see corruption. You make know to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” I love you Grace, and I am so proud of you!
Love always,

Sissy