(I started this blog after her baptism in November, but never actually finished it until today. Best of intentions and all of that.)
Ryan and Eva with our dear friend Matt Sprink
Dear Eva,
This summer, when you left for camp, daddy and I had a feeling that you would make the decision to follow Jesus. We have watched him faithfully pursue your heart since you were little bitty. You've always asked questions that were deep for your age.
Today (11/8/15), you were baptized (or Bab-a-tized as you sometimes say) and I was overcome with emotion as I watched you make your public profession of faith.
Sweet girl, run hard after Jesus. Nothing else in this life is worth anything without Him. Keep open eyes to how He pursues you. Every butterfly that lands near you, every beautiful sunset, every fresh blanket of snow is his love letter to you. Open it and read it. Accept it. His love for you runs deeper than your mind can even yet fathom. He will never love you more for all of your good deeds and he can NEVER love you any less based on anything you do. Love like that is worth turning your life upside down for and pursuing with every ounce of your energy.
I have found myself praying, not just for you but also for your brothers, that you will be courageous for Jesus. I have let fear make too many of my decisions in life and I pray that you will be courageous. Be reckless for Jesus. If you want to run wild, run wild with Jesus. Life with him is guaranteed to be an adventure. And you my sweet girl, have always loved an adventure. It's one of my favorite things about you! He has big plans for you. Now go chase them!!!
I love you so much!
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