Friday, November 21, 2014

My Letter to Keara for her Confirmation Retreat



November 2014,

Dear Keara,
I can't believe that you're heading into the year of your confirmation. My, the time has flown. You've grown into such a wonderful young woman. Still so very kind, so very sweet, so very thoughtful and sensitive. You make me so very proud and I'm so honored to be your mother.

You have brought so much joy into our life and our family. From the time you were little bald baby, until you were a little bald toddler, and now a beautiful teenager.
God truly blessed us when you entered into our lives. Your laughter and smile is like none other and fills my heart to hear and see it. Your talents are many and they will bring so much to make this world a better place. Believe in yourself and all that God has given you.

All I truly want is for you to be happy in this wonderful world in which we live. Once you receive your confirmation your formal religion education classes might be done but don't let go of that desire to learn and don't hesitate to continue to learn even more. Being close to God will always strengthen you. You will face difficult choices in the years to come and don't ever be afraid to turn to God. Just as he guided us safely through hurtles before, he will do so again. Life, though not easy, is filled with many opportunities for God's grace to work in us and through us.  Do what you feel in your heart to be right and you will never go wrong.

I love you always and forever.
Mom


“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to them and He will make your paths straight.”
                                                                                           Proverbs 35–36

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