Sunday, April 22, 2012

Close

Dear God,
Tonight Caroline did something she very rarely does any more - she woke up at 11 and needed me to come rock her. I sat in the dark of her room, holding her close. She had her hand on my shoulder and her head in the crook of my arm, and was peaceful. It made me so grateful for the trust she has in me, for the faith that I can help her, can make things better. God please keep us close. I know I won't always be able to fix things for Caroline, but I can always be close. I heard one time that being Christ-like was simply being with people - with them in a committed way - through hard times. I want to be with Caroline for my whole life, and tonight I pray that you allow us to be close enough for that type of relationship.

God please keep us close, and let us both sleep well for the rest of the night.
Amen.

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Motivation

Dear God,
Today, Dan is competing in a 1/2 Iron Man distance Triathlon with his cousin. I'm so proud of them for training and the dedication they have to their fitness. Today, I pray that Caroline has a sense of determination as well. I pray that she's motivated to care for herself, and work hard to achieve her goals. God please giver her strong will power and sense of achievement.

Amen.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

Waking Up

Dear God,
I'm sitting in the den this morning with a cup of coffee. I've watched the sun rise, and now through the monitor I'm listening to the sweet sounds of Caroline waking up. Thank you for her God. Thank you for every minute you give us, for her health, her happiness, her spirit, and the joyful energy she brings to our home.

Amen.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Worry

Dear God,
I saw something today that said "Do not worry about tomorrow, God is already there." You are there - you are always. Today I pray that you free Caroline from worry. Anxiety is something I've struggled with and don't want her to have the same struggle. God please make Caroline's spirit trusting and hopeful, not anxious and prone to worry.

God please protect our sweet girl, and guard her heart.
Amen.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Patience

Dear God,
Today I drug Caroline along to help a friend look at wedding dresses. Our friend was beautiful, and the shop afforded Caroline lots of lovely things to look at. God thank you for her ability to be patient with us today while we shopped. Thank you for her attention span. Please give Caroline lots of patience in her life - patience with herself, with her parents, with her friends and with strangers.

Thank you Lord for this precious girl.
Amen.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Steps

Dear God,
Tonight, Caroline took her first steps. She was so confident and capable, and we were so proud of her. God on that moment I was reminded of a song we used to sing in choir at church growing up. The lyrics said "Order my steps in your way Dear Lord, lead me, guide me, every day." Tonight, that's my prayer for Caroline. Please order her steps in your way.

Amen.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

11 Months Today

Dear God -
Today my prayer is about time. I feel like it's going so fast. It seems like I was just pregnant, just holding a tiny baby, just spending the wee hours of the night alone in the dark house. Where has the time gone? Why are some days SO long, but these 11 months have gone so quickly? I'm struck with a fear that life has just sped up - that it's going to go by too fast for me to remember it all. I'm in love with these days, and I'm afraid for them to be gone. God please change my heart, slow down the time, or just take away my fears.

Thank you God. Thank you for sweet Caroline, for her growth, for her health, and for every minute we spend together. God please keep me from taking any of it for granted, please help me keep memories of these days, please give me strength to stay positive and always see the good, please fill me up so I can keep giving her what she needs. God please, more time.

Thank you.
Amen.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Technology

Dear God,
Thank you for the technology that we have that's allowing Caroline to get to know her relatives. Today she was blessed to be able to Skype with great grandparents and grand parents. God while we wish we lived closer to all our family, we're grateful that this type of technology can keep us close. Thank you Lord, for this connection.

Amen.