To My Almost-Confirmed Niece
Dear Junie, We are so very proud of you. And though you’re not confirmed yet, we’re...
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A Letter to My Newly Confirmed Niece
Dear Ree, There are some who will tell you that you’re now an adult in the eyes of the Church. There’s also an underlying expectation that you’re “done” now that you’re confirmed. Though...
Read MoreA Letter to My Dad Upstairs
Dear God, I don’t always think of You on Father’s Day, but you sure are on my mind a lot. You’re the first one I should go to, Father, with all those cares and concerns. You’re the one who’s supposed to be driving; you’re the...
Read MoreTo My Child
You place your small hand in mine, without a second thought as to where I’ll lead you or what I’ll do. You have such complete confidence in me, far more than I have in myself. I had no idea our relationship would be like this....
Read MoreTo My Little Brothers
Dear Little Brother,This year, you celebrate your first Father’s Day. You’re pretty new at it too. But it’s still YOUR day, for the first time. As your big sister, with quite a few years on you (as you never fail to remind me),...
Read MoreA Letter to My New Nephew
Dear Gabriel,You have the name of an angel. And as I held you yesterday, forgetting all about my dislike of babies in the face of your petite perfection, I had another glimpse at what heaven holds for each of us.The angel...
Read MoreSaying It Again, Because It’s Still True
I originally wrote this letter to my husband two years ago on Mother’s Day. Last year, I modified and gave it to him again. And this year, lucky guy, he gets it again, with the appropriate edits to make it true for our...
Read MoreOnline Retreat Week 26: Letter to Jesus
The Week 26 guide for the Online Retreat in Everyday Life is here.Dear Jesus,Let me listen again. You are asking me to let go of the idea that I can somehow master complete control over my life. You invite me to trust you more...
Read MoreFair Warning
Dear Wasps,This is your last warning, and our call to arms.No more shall I grab one of the size 13s from Prince Charming’s stash and smash you despite bringing down the drapes.Never again shall I bring a mug of blueberry...
Read MoreAt One Year
Dear Meredith,You’ve gone from being “Merdiff” to Yue-yue to Yueie to Noonie and Deet-deet. I have no idea where your sister comes up with these nicknames…but they fit. Somehow, the radiance of your smile, lighting up the...
Read MoreDifficult People
Dear Daughters,There’s no escaping it – at some point, you have to deal with Difficult People. Janie might not have any trouble with them, and Louisa may find them a joy, but for YOU they will be the very definition of...
Read MoreTwinker, Twinker
Dear Babs,Someday you’ll understand, I hope, my amazement and wonder as I say, sometimes out loud, “You’re getting so BIG!” Someday, you might appreciate the nostalgia – and relief – that are behind my exclamations....
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