Today was a big day for our family.
Today was Avaleigh’s first day in church. I got up and quietly got your things together, changed your diaper, and dressed you. We went out the door and you, in your typical fashion, said, “Goodbye, Olaf.” You say that everyday to the inflatable Olaf we have sitting on the shelf that we sit out for Christmas.
We drove to McDonalds in Jonesboro and had hotcakes with orange juice. It took us about 20 minutes to eat and you got mad at me. Why? Because I didn’t have minions. Minions, Avaleigh….MINIONS. They are everywhere in our house and your favorite snack. IT. DRIVES. ME. CRAZY.
Then to church we went…and I dropped you off in your room. The look of terror took over your face….and mine. They lady said that you would be ok and that, if not, I was less that 50 yards from you.
It was the longest 50 minutes of my life. You have never cried for us before when we left you, but I was so nervous. When the preacher said, “Amen” for the last time, I was the first parent in line to pick up their kid. As I turned the corner, so did you. They put you in a wagon because you wasn’t very happy. When I picked you up, you just cried. My heart cried, also.
This was the first time you felt alone. This was the first time you probably felt fear and uncertainty.
Girls, you will have that feeling, again. Many times in your life, you will feel that way.
And that is the exact reason why I will take you to church….once you become a Christian, you will need go back and read this.
You are never alone and things are never uncertain.
Love you today, tomorrow, and always….
Daddy
Dad of Girls 