1.3.17 Simply Hope

Caleb, who turned 5 a few weeks ago, is very interested, excited, and curious about God. Last night, as we were reading about Jesus' death, Caleb tearfully said, "I don't want Jesus to die. I like him." A few days ago, he learned about something that was God-made. He exclaimed/prayed, "God, I would like to send you a card! With a heart! And send it with the mail man." Throughout our conversations, his simple faith has been a beautiful reminder to my soul to actively hope. 

As a part of these discussions, he frequently wonders about Aimee and her future. He wonders about practicalities, like if he will "eat out of a bag" when he is 7 and if Aimee will be able to talk when she is 8. He prays for her often that she will be able to walk and talk and sing. We have discussed many times that in heaven we will all be whole, including Aimee. That Jesus is making a place for us where there is no pain, no unkindness, no tears. He is very excited to go there. And when Aimee goes to heaven, in Caleb's enthusiastic words, "She'll know how to cook!" 

Can't wait to sit down with Aimee and Jesus to taste her first meal in that perfect place. So thankful for the childlike reminders to hold tight to that hope.