All Girls are Princesses

There are so many things I am looking forward to doing once you arrive, baby girl. I could write up a list so long that I am not even certain this blog could contain them all. One thing though that I am looking forward to is watching all of my favorite movies with you. But, even more so than that, my all time favorite movie, apart from Disney of course which has its own category. I cannot wait until we can sit down together and watch A Little Princess. Yes, there are many versions out there, but we own my favorite version, and in my opinion the best version, but that is besides the point. Along with this, I cannot wait until you are old enough to read A Little Princess.

Both of these, especially the movie as I am a visual person, have gotten me through some tough days. There is something so peaceful and serene that even in the midst of Sara's chaotic life marked with catastrophes, she still finds the positive side of life--the smell of her hometown in India, the way angels send messages from above when we feel all alone, and the fact that all girls are princesses. Yes, that is right. "All girls are princesses, even if they live in tiny, old attics, even if they dress in rags, even if they aren't young and beautiful, ...all girls are princesses." What a great reminder when we feel down!

Please, dear daughter, do not ever forget that! No matter what life throws your way, remember that you are precious and special, a jewel that no one can replace. Your parents know that, even before you are born we know that. All of your other family knows that. And most importantly, God knows that. He created you, knit you together before we knew you were going to be filling our lives with joy (Psalm 139:13). If the world lets you down, and I promise you that it will, you can rest assured that God loves you no matter what (Psalm 89:1-2). I know there will be days this is hard to remember, but I hope that you will still never forget this wonderful fact.

If I instill any wisdom in you as a child, beautiful one, it is the fact that you are royalty, a crowned jewel, an heir to the royal throne of God (1 John 3:1-3, Romans 8:14-17). You are most precious and most beloved. You are a princess. And you have every right to claim that title as your own.

Trunk or Treat 2013, SCG

Children of God & Heirs of the Most High King

I cannot wait to celebrate Halloween with you! Our trunk was a much needed reminder for me at the time of how I am God's beloved. God must have known that in less than a year I would need this reminder so I could pass it along to my daughter. I am thrilled you will be joining us this year! :)