Merry Christmas Baby Sister Edie

It 12:07 so its officially Christmas here at home. For the record there was a gaping hole here at home today. At sledding Katie said she missed you so much, at Grandmas the first thing she said is she missed you. Everyone is doing good though-loving following your mission journey. Thank you so so much for sharing your thoughts and experiences every week in your emails.  I know that our extra prayers for Mikelle are helping Eden. She is so much stronger the past few days. You know she's always fun to be around and she seemed much less anxious and more joyful today. Keep up your "special" mission prayers for her. I love that you said that, I know they are giving her and Jax strength.



We feel so grateful that we have such an amazing daughter Eden. You have no idea how blessed we feel to have you serving so courageously and so faithfully in Florida. I have felt my love and testimony of Jesus Christ grow so much since you have been serving. I know it is because my heart is with you always. This Christmas take many mental pictures of your day. It will be the only Christmas you have in your life to be serving as Sister Training Leader  in the Florida Orlando mission. What an honor and privilege. Would you ever have imagined your life where it is at this time last year? Miracle after miracle. You've grown so much and your example has reached so far. You have no idea how many people are touched by your joyful testifying in your letters home. Your happy, positive disposition and attitude from day one is what Gods love looks like.



You are so missed today and everyday, but I know there is no place on Earth that could be a better place for you to spend this Christmas. Serving Him whose life the whole world pauses for to worship. I love you Eden. So so much. Thank you for teaching us the power of gratitude, a positive outlook and love of our brothers and sisters everywhere. Thank you for testifying of the power the Christ gives us beyond our own. Next Christmas you'll be home, likely chillin with our sweetest boy Tommy if he has it his way haha.  Don't wish one moment away before that time comes. It will be here before you know it.   Tell Tommy we love him if you are able today! I miss seeing you two together so much. You guys make be so happy,  You sure seem like a power team if there ever was one. Both of you so good, so loving and with such a desire to follow Christ's for your entire lives. I love you my perfect angel daughter. I can't wait to talk to you later!



Love you so!

Mama 

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