We had a 'Night of Praise' at our church tonight. It's a chance for us to come together for music, communion, and prayer as a church community. Diego joined me in the auditorium since Joe was involved in a part on stage.
One of the elements of worship was an opportunity to write a note, draw a picture, etc. on newsprint that had been placed on the walls. Diego was curious about what some people were doing at this point in the experience so I explained that they were writing a note to God or Jesus. He said, "I want to write a note to God!"
I was leery of allowing him to go to the wall since one never knows what he might write or draw given the paper and crayon. I reluctantly let him go...alone.
When Diego didn't come back after what I felt was a reasonable amount of time, I went to find him and determine whether or not I would need to tear the paper from the wall before anyone else could see it.
What I found brought me to tears. Here was my 8 year old engrossed in writing a love letter to our Creator. It went something like this: "Hi God. I love you because you love me. I love you because you let me go to second grade. I love you because you are good.... Diego"
He even went back to write more near the end of the experience.
I just want to say, thank you, God for the gift of your little angel, Diego. He brings me great joy!
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That is wonderful! Chloe amazed me with what she wrote too.. it said, simply, "Thank you, Jesus, for being my friend."
These children are precious gifts from God and I thank Him everyday for allowing me to be her mom!
Diego is such a wonderful little boy and you have every reason to be proud of him!
Love ya!
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