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Sarah Joy, I am sorry you choose to be so angry and bitter.
Your dad made some really bad choices but he was saved. The happiest days of his life were when he was living for God. The most miserable days were when he allowed the devil to control him. When you were a very little girl, Ruthy and Lydia were talking about things they remembered about daddy. You came running out of the bedroom sobbing as if your heart were going to break. You asked me, "Mommy, when I get to heaven am I going to be too big for my daddy to hold?" I told you no--daddy would still hold you.
I'm sorry you don't remember all the struggles and trials of not having a dad in the home. I'm sorry you don't remember all the blessings God poured out on our family and all the needs He met. He helped pay bills when there wasn't enough money. He brought wonderful people into our lives to help us through.
Sarah, you were the last gift I ever received from your dad. Your middle name was "Joy" because God brings joy after sorrow. Losing your dad was the deepest and most hurtful thing I have ever experienced--yet I know God was in control. He allowed everything to happen as it did for our good and His glory.
I wish your dad could sit down with you and have a real heart to heart talk about the world, its allure--and the emptiness that its pursuit leaves. I think you might come away feeling much differently than you do now.
As a little girl--we had lots of special times together. You were obedient and loving. You did bring much joy and laughter into our home.
Sarah Joy, you may choose to doubt everything you have been taught--but someday--you will come full circle and realize you were taught the truth. The sacrifices you hold in disdain were out of love.
Nothing you say or do will cause me to not continue to love and pray for you. God will bring you back someday. God's Word is not returned void. His promises are sure. The devil is a liar. He makes sin look like such fun--and for a time it is. However, in the end--the devil will leave you-laughing at the destruction. He is not your friend.
Someday, Sarah Joy, I believe you are going to serve Him. It saddens me that you think you're missing out on so much.
I gave you to God years ago. You can run from Him but you will never ever be happy until you allow Him to be your Lord.
The devil is a destroyer. I am praying that all his purposes for you will be defeated.
You are beautiful, talented, and very, very special. God has given you many talents to be used for His glory.
Steve and I love you very, very much. We want God's very best for your life.
Love + prayers,
Mom
Your dad made some really bad choices but he was saved. The happiest days of his life were when he was living for God. The most miserable days were when he allowed the devil to control him. When you were a very little girl, Ruthy and Lydia were talking about things they remembered about daddy. You came running out of the bedroom sobbing as if your heart were going to break. You asked me, "Mommy, when I get to heaven am I going to be too big for my daddy to hold?" I told you no--daddy would still hold you.
I'm sorry you don't remember all the struggles and trials of not having a dad in the home. I'm sorry you don't remember all the blessings God poured out on our family and all the needs He met. He helped pay bills when there wasn't enough money. He brought wonderful people into our lives to help us through.
Sarah, you were the last gift I ever received from your dad. Your middle name was "Joy" because God brings joy after sorrow. Losing your dad was the deepest and most hurtful thing I have ever experienced--yet I know God was in control. He allowed everything to happen as it did for our good and His glory.
I wish your dad could sit down with you and have a real heart to heart talk about the world, its allure--and the emptiness that its pursuit leaves. I think you might come away feeling much differently than you do now.
As a little girl--we had lots of special times together. You were obedient and loving. You did bring much joy and laughter into our home.
Sarah Joy, you may choose to doubt everything you have been taught--but someday--you will come full circle and realize you were taught the truth. The sacrifices you hold in disdain were out of love.
Nothing you say or do will cause me to not continue to love and pray for you. God will bring you back someday. God's Word is not returned void. His promises are sure. The devil is a liar. He makes sin look like such fun--and for a time it is. However, in the end--the devil will leave you-laughing at the destruction. He is not your friend.
Someday, Sarah Joy, I believe you are going to serve Him. It saddens me that you think you're missing out on so much.
I gave you to God years ago. You can run from Him but you will never ever be happy until you allow Him to be your Lord.
The devil is a destroyer. I am praying that all his purposes for you will be defeated.
You are beautiful, talented, and very, very special. God has given you many talents to be used for His glory.
Steve and I love you very, very much. We want God's very best for your life.
Love + prayers,
Mom