Monday, February 25, 2013

Dear Ansley and Zachariah,


Your Mimi loved Keith and Kristyn Getty's music. In fact it's almost all we listened to the last week of her life. Lyrics to one of their songs was also on the program for her memorial service. They write some of the most Spirit inspired music I've ever heard. I hope you both grow to love them as much as our family has.

That being said, Kristyn wrote a new song for her daughter called "A Mother's Prayer" and Poppy and I got to hear it live a few weeks ago. Beautiful music, amazing and heartfelt words. In fact, some of the words are things that Mimi prayed for you specifically even before you were born. Words that your daddy and I feel about you.



Before you close your eyes to sleep

I have a promise still to keep
As I hold you in my arms
I pray your little frame grows strong
And that faith takes hope while you are young
This is my prayer for you



Hold my hand, I'll teach you the way to go
Through the joys, through the years
The journey of these years
May you trust Him till the end
May you trust Him in the end



This world is not as it should be
But the Savior opens eyes to see
All that's beautiful and true
Oh may His light fill all you are
And the jewel of wisdom crown your heart
This is my prayer for you



Hold my hand, I'll teach you the way to go
Through the joys, through the tears
The journey of these years
He is with us till the end
He is faithful till the end



You'll travel where my arms won't reach
As the road will rise and lead your feet
On a journey of your own
May my mistakes not hinder you
But His grace remain and guide you through
This is my prayer for you



Take His hand and go where He calls you to
And whatever comes, seek Him
With all your heart
This will be my prayer for you



Father hear my ceaseless prayer
Oh keep her in your care

I love love love you, 
Mama



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