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An Early Christmas Gift

This little note made my day on Saturday!  Cambry was working so hard on something for the longest time.  I even saw her whispering to Chelan about it.  Eventually, a paper airplane was flown over to me - notice the fold lines?  :)

She has such a kind heart.  I found myself feeling a little undeserving of this special note.  So often, I could "do crafts" more, I could play more, I could just plain be better.  She loves me anyway.  Her words turned into a subtle reminder of God's love for me.  I am so undeserving of His love, and yet he loves me anyway.  I constantly feel like I could be better in my relationship with God, but he's right there seeing me through it!

After I read my note, she got right to work on one for her dad.  I suggested she wrap it up for Christmas.  Boy, did she ever take that suggestion to heart.  I think she worked on wrapping his note for a full 30 minutes.  So, we have one gift under the tree - probably the sweetest gift Chelan will get this year!
Translation:  I like you mom, you are the best and the sweetest.
You help us.  You make our beds and you make supper.
You play with us and you do crafts with me.



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