Mom,

You've come so far.  And you're going even farther.  You have fought for peace in your house, given love that was undeserved unconditionally, and prayed without ceasing.  I have watched you struggle against growth and seen you sharpened when you leant into God.  You have more patience than I am even fully aware of.  God has made you, formed you through every kind of hardship and loss and still you maintain joy.  You've raised up Alex and I well, calling us to be the women of God you can see when we can't sometimes.  I've watched and learned and aspire to be like you someday.  

I'm speaking over you today.  You are stepping into a new season of growth that will call you into new and exciting roads with God and Dad.  They are your best friends and they will walk with you.  Don't fear what you don't know, but trust in all things.  I pray dreams are fulfilled.  I pray you would hold the enemy at bay by how desperately you cling to the Father.  And I pray lives would be changed in the process.

I'm so proud of you.  So proud.  And there's nothing that can ever stop those who walk the the presence of the Most High.  You and Dad have just started.  Thirty years is nothing compared to the eternity of blessing God has in store.  I love you.  I'm praying for you.  And I'll see you soon.

--Ré