My Girls Day

Hi Everyone

As I was looking for something yesterday I came across some letters that I had written to my "girls". A couple of years ago I took my daughter by marriage SL, her daughter CC, my daughter CT, and our daughter in law MF to lunch and a theatrical play "Peter Pan". It was Princess Day. I made them little goodie bags and put special hand written cards inside to each of them. I'm not sure why but I feel compelled to share them with you I guess as I write God will lead where I need to go with this.

My Dearest SL
Full of caring kindness. Always wanting to do more for everyone she loves. I've seen you step out of your comfort zones and you're becoming a bolder person. I see you with your children, the love and compassion that you have for them. The kind of love that God has for his children. Delight yourself in Him - He will give you the desires of your heart.
You are beautiful inside and out. Thanks for your friendship, I love you with all my heart.
Lynnie

My Sweet CC
What a pleasure it has been for me to watch you grow into a beautiful young lady. Don't be in too big of a hurry to finish growing up, it will come soon enough. But today will never come again, enjoy each day, there is something good in each of them. Always seek to see yourself through Gods eyes. He sees you much differently than your natural eyes see you. Seek Him first in all that you do and His blessings will overtake you. Thank you for spending your day with me, I love you with all my heart, Grandma

My Peaceful CT
Full of mercy and grace. Always seeking the good in everyone. Quick to forgive and excuse - Blessed are the peacemakers. I know you best as you know yourself. But I see you the way that God sees you. Beautiful, Kind, Sweet and Loving. None of us are where we need to be, but thanks to Jesus we're not where we used to be. Cherish yourself and your family. You have blossomed with motherhood. Thanks for all you are, I love you with all my heart, Mom

My Wonderful MF
Always eager to please. Our best daughter in law. She cooks, She cleans, She's all that and a bag of chips. God knew you in your Mothers womb - and what was your name? Joyful, Faithful, Patient, Overcomer... God has placed you where you are at such a time for a reason. All your struggles in life can make you stronger if you let them. A diligent man prospers. Hold fast to your confessions and don't grow weary. Thanks for all you are, I love you with all my heart. Mom #3

My other girl CT's daughter was only 2 at the time so she did not come with us. But Baby J's letter would have talked of her beauty and inquisitiveness. Full of energy and life, and encouraging her to funnel it towards Jesus.

Each one of my girls, have their own uniqueness that crafted what I said to them. We all have our things in life that we have to overcome, that's why God called us over comers. Some are shy, some battle health, some addictions, some insecurity, some depression. I have been fortunate that I have not had to deal with a lot of depression in my life. However I do have some friends that have had bouts that have caused them to be bed ridden for days. My first advice to them was they needed more Jesus, but secondly and I've heard several speakers and Pastors state, if you are busy helping others you don't have time to think about yourself and whatever you think you are missing.
I gained so much joy that day watching my "girls" bask in the encouragement I gave them. To see themselves through Gods eyes. And the lunch and the play were just a bonus.

Wow it's been too long, sounds like I better whip up another girls day and this time we'll include Baby J.

Be encouraged and Be an encourager.
Blessings,
Lynn