Fear NOT!

Dear Sweet Alivia, You are a whopping 21.5 months old and are getting bigger, stronger and smarter each month. I'm continually amazed at all that you are learning, remembering and saying. You are more and more precious to me each day.

The more I see you learn and grow, the more amazed I am at your child-like faith and fearlessness. You are not afraid to try to say a new word, or to act a bit silly, or to even trip and fall in front of a huge crowd of people. You're not afraid of mocking words, being laughed at and your feelings aren't hurt we correct your behavior. Right now, you are a model of fearlessness to me...you inspire me to live without a fear of man. AND to not mock, belittle or humiliate others who may try and fail. I never want to hurt, mock, humiliate you and I'm always going to do my best to encourage and support you.

I don't want to instill fear into your heart and mind; I don't want the fears and anxieties that have plagued me to also plague you. So I'm doing my best to give those up to God so I can model fearlessness to you too. I don't want you to be so sheltered that you don't realize this world is a hard place and think that bad things never happen BUT I want you to have faith in the Lord more powerful than any fears, any evil, or any hurts. It is in that place that you will find freedom, joy and peace. That is my heart's cry for you right now. You are my love! From, your momma