Oh, the questions...

Daddy God...I love you. My mind races, full of questions. Yet I always come back to you, my sweet Jesus, Prince of Peace. How people live without you, I just can not understand. You knew over 25 years ago, even since the beginning of time, how this life you've given me would be played out. None of this comes as a shock or surprise to you. I find so much relief in that. I'm glad it's not up to me. I'm also glad you understand me when no one else can. No matter what happens, I will always have a safe place. Thank you for your love. Thank you for desiring me even when I didn't care, and for searching me out as I ran. I'll never forget the feeling of running back into your arms and surrendering my will once again to yours.

I've heard the saying many times..."If you wanna make God laugh, just tell Him your plans." I still laugh when I hear it, because I can see you chuckle just as a daddy does when he listens to his little girl, full of excitement, tell of her dreams. I don't believe you laugh out of meanness, planning to trick us or rob us of our dreams. I believe you laugh out of joy as we dream the incredible dreams you've placed in us, possibly mumbling under your breath, "Darlin' keep dreaming...you're gonna love the ride!"

The road has been one full of ups and downs, and I'm so thankful to have a Daddy who loves me unconditionally...who has guarded me, protected me, provided for me, and welcomed me home after I've run off. Looking back over it all, I still don't think I'd trade a single moment of the journey, for it's because of this journey that I've learned how to love You even more! Here's to an eternity of traveling with my Daddy...

"I've placed my trust, my heart, and my life in You alone." -Performed by Michele Holley

"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails." -1 Corinthians 13:4-8b