My Precious Baby Girl,
You are absolutely captivating. As I sit down to write you this letter, I've overwhelmed with a profound sense of love and joy that you bring into our lives. You are the radiant sunbeam in our world and your light shines brighter with each passing day. You are a blessing beyond measure. Your laughter is the sweetest melody, and your giggles fill our home with endless joy. Your energy is electric. You smile with your whole face which melts away the worries of the world. Your childlike faith and wonder make every big, scary part of our world a little more mild.
Just after you turned 3, you started your first year of preschool. It was finally your turn to be a 'big kid' and go to school. Miss Kelly welcomed you with open arms and you smiled from ear to ear. You loved loved loved the sensory table and would run straight to it every morning. You loved putting your babies to bed in their bunk beds, and playing with various toys with friends. You rocked your first Christmas performance and were adorable, as always!
But, in March 2020, a challenging time arrived when the world faced an unexpected hurdle - the pandemic, which disrupted our lives and forced your preschool to shut down. Suddenly we found ourselves at home everyday as the world lingered in fear of the unknown. But between you kids and Thunder, there was never a dull moment. Your personality kept us laughing even in the most uncertain of times. I actually think your dream of having everyone home and at your disposal to play with or antagonize finally came true! I can't thank you enough for the person that you are. Without even knowing it, you infuse our lives with the greatest good...with the hope and beauty of Jesus shining through your eyes.
Although everything is uncertain, we know that the hope that we have in Jesus supersedes it all. So Jovie, I continue to pray this prayer over your life...
I lift up my sweetest baby girl to you. In my weakness and shortcomings as a mom, you are so very strong. You have created an absolute masterpiece in Jovie Kalei Pentz. I am constantly in awe at the wonder of who she is. She is wild and crazy, yet gentle and loving. She is gorgeous beyond words and precious beyond measure. Jesus, take her precious life and hold it so close to your heart. It is my deepest desire that she would come to know you and the power of your resurrection. That she would love and serve you and love and serve your people with every fiber of her being. And that she would be deeply loved in return. Jesus, raise her up to be a mighty woman that stands for the good of all and points people to you. May she fight for justice, mend the brokenhearted, break barriers, and love deeply. May you lead her, guide her, and let your amazing grace fall upon her as she fights back the darkness for your name. Jesus, give her incredible confidence and strength as she pursues the life that you have called her to. Oh Lord, it is my greatest honor and privilege to be her mom. I dream of the day that I will hear her name announced as she walks across the stage to receive her high school diploma, and then her college diploma and beyond. I can picture it now, seeing sweet Jovie in a white gown as the most beautiful bride. Jesus, I pray for her future spouse, that he would love her like you do and lay his life down for his bride. And I have tears in my eyes even now as I imagine the day that Jovie becomes a mom and instantly knows this crazy and incredible love that I feel for her. Jesus, thank you so much for her precious life. Thank you for the gift that she is to our family. Lead her. Guide her. Let your grace wash upon her. She is your beautiful daughter and I am humbled at this opportunity to love her every day of her life.
Amen.
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