Lord, I Pray...

...That today won't be her last birthday with us. That I'll have more summers with her on the river. That I'll get to see Christmas at her house again, with the cedar Christmas tree and the big fireplace roaring against the winter cold.

My Beautiful Aunt Vicki - Holland

I pray that you'll make the cancer go away. That there'll be a miracle doctor who can fix her jaw and make her beautiful, for the sake of her confidence and self esteem. That you won't take her from her wonderful husband - they're still newlyweds.

The Sports Car Enthusiast!

I pray this with all my heart Father. If there's anything in life that I've ever wanted the most, it's her life. She's all I have left of my dad and when she's gone, that's it. She still has untold stories of my childhood that seep to the surface from time to time. I need these stories Father. I love hearing about who I was, who he was, who they were as a family before I was ever born. She's the only person left who knows.

The Best Great Aunt Ever!!!
Vicki & Stevie - North Sea, Holland

The world is an ugly place, definitely not deserving of beautiful angels like her... but I know if you let her stay, she'd improve the lives and the world surrounding her. I'm begging you Father - more than I've ever begged before... WE NEED HER.

Vicki & Ava
(Vicki's first time EVER holding a sleeping baby...)

But Lord, if you need her more, then leave the light on for her. Lead her always in the light, and never leave her in fear in the darkness. Give her courage in the face of uncertainty. Guide her in the direction of eternal life. Forgive her of her earthly wrongs, and accept her into your loving arms forevermore. Help her to find my father on the other side.

All of this, in your son's name I pray - over, and over and over.... Amen.

(...Happy Birthday Aunt Vicki... here's wishing for many more!)