To My Sweet Celia

Dear, Sweet Celia--
Just last Sunday, your precious parents asked me to be your Godmother.  You are barely three months old and I already have the awesome privilege of praying you through all the years ahead of you.  I am humbled and amazed at this privilege and already feel God's presence in your life.

The very first morning after your Mom and Dad asked me to be your godmother, I woke up very early in the morning and felt God tell me to write to you.  Not just one letter, but a series of letters, about life.  About mistakes and regrets and things I wish I had done differently.  But, maybe more importantly, about things I have done right.  See, those are the things God wants us to focus on.

It's hard to believe that, someday, you will wish your Mom and Dad would just disappear into a wall so you could live your life the way you want to.  But, it's true.  It will happen.  And, I think God hopes you and I will develop a close relationship that will lend you a friend when your think those closest to you are embarrassing or out-of-touch or too controlling.

So, I'm starting with this introductory letter just to let you know you are on my mind, even at the tender age of 1/4 of a year.  I am praying for you:  for a good walk with Christ, for a life well-lived, for a hedge of protection around you.

And I know that God is going to do a good work in your life.  More about that tomorrow.

I love you dearly,
Cousin Jill