Our daughter Maria would’ve turned 16 today (May 13th). While this day has thankfully gotten a little less “unbearable” with the passing years as our hearts have stayed anchored in the hope of God’s promises that tell us the story is far from over, sometimes I still just need to write out what I’m thinking & feeling.

I thought I’d share this one with you all on Maria’s birthday. Steven Curtis Chapman, “Happy Birthday Missy Moo…I’m so thankful God picked me to be your dad, and I cannot wait to see your sweet face again!”