Love you…Mom & Dad
I was not there 22 years ago when this sweet girl was born. In fact, I didn’t even know about her for another month. I didn’t lay eyes on her until she was over 6 months old. All I had were a couple of Polaroid pictures. (pre-internet of course) I had to have faith during that time that I would see her and hold her eventually. It was hard… I had to trust that those orphanage workers were taking care of and loving on her.
Fast forward 22 years! I no longer get to lay my eyes on Jadyn. In fact, for almost 4 years there hasn’t been a new picture to look at. This time I have to have faith that God is taking care of and loving on her. I would call this a “Blind Faith”. Truly believing when you can’t see a thing year after year is hard.
The biblical definition of faith is…”confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; assurance about things we cannot see.” Hebrews 11:1. Not always easy for any of us! The verse that really encourages my heart right now is this……..”If we are faithless, He remains faithful…..” 2 Timothy 2:13
So the days when faith is hard to hold on to, I am comforted that HE remains faithful!!!!!
Here is a video of our “shy” tornado. We’re sure she is tearing up heaven today since it is her earthly birthday.
I can see she was a character! I know how your heartbreaks with every birthday (everyday) that you can’t take another picturea and love on her yourself. You expressed it beautifully as always. My prayers are with you today and extra hugs!
Thinking of you and Troy and Tanner on this precious day :)❤️ Hope you guys are doing well!