Today marks 39 months (3 years and 3 months) since Carli, my beloved daughter-in-love, passed away. Her beloved baby boy, Micah, is now a novice reader. In memory of his late mommy’s unfulfilled dream to publish a children’s book in his honour, I took a first step. These are the pages of a little book dedicated to Micah – a letter from his now-deceased mommy declaring her undying love for her baby boy. Perhaps one day I will have the courage to make Carli’s dream a reality, but for now, this is a token toward that goal.
Dear Lulu, while I am reading this, I can hear the TV broadcast of the Pope’s funeral in the background. The service commenced with the greatest of all announcements: ”Death is not the end…” As I read this special, totally unique and personal message to Michah, I pray that the Holy Spirit will convince this courageous, brilliant and wonderful little Covenant child that death is not the end. And that he, a little boy who has lost his beloved mommy, will be able to face tomorrow because Jesus lives. Please, Lord Jesus.
Amen, dear Maretha, thank you! 🙏🏼