To Know Her is to Love Her

Are you aware that October 20th is the official holiday of “Sweetest Day”? Yep. I got an email notification this morning indicating as much. The irony in this case is that I just sat with you last evening and I can see you’re laden with worry, but you are as silent as you are strong. There are some times that happen when the bother is allowed to pass on its own. This, however, is not one of those times.

Something has you tied up; something has you withdrawn. I have my own lists of guesses as to what that might be, but more than guessing I think that you need to be reminded often of what everyone else sees when they look at you. I’m taking a leap here and speaking for most, if not all, of humanity when I say that we see strength. We see ability. We see and experience a beauty of you that is incomparable even the definition of beautiful. We see the most-incredible springing to life of a being that God could make. We see, and most of us know, that the process of becoming can be a slow one. …One that is not easy, not always happy, and certainly not light - But one which is worth it. Particularly when it is someone as becoming as you are.

You will be taxed with this weight. You will be responsible for an incredible load that seems, at times, too much for someone so young, so trusting and non-judgmental. Quite frankly, you will be responsible for this because God gave you a heart that is entirely too big for your body. It was no mistake – there is reason even in that. Mostly, because you can carry it and ultimately, because it is the process of blooming. So let that spirit shine on – forgive often, worry less, and let it be. Exist in some acceptance that there is plan and there is purpose for you. And if nothing else, know that I plan to celebrate Sweetest Day with you, if you’ll have me. Times like these are sought after by many. You are at the helm dear one – so shine on!


…and we see love.