I have seen you in everything.

I have seen you in Abby’s tears of joy and freedom as I pulled her out of the water, in Emily’s freedom of this new covenant with you, in Amy’s new joy trusting that she is a treasured daughter, in Amelia’s photos that capture the most beautiful moments, in Kalyssa’s strength and hunger, in Jordan’s eyes, in Hayden’s spontaneity, in Gretchen’s laugh, in Carter’s passion for youth, in Adalie’s voice, in Grant’s pursuit of people, in Samson’s face, in Mackenzie’s dancing, in Gus’ words, in the way Libby makes you feel like the sun is shining on your face, in Grace S’s goofy side, in Zach’s quiet leadership, in Kaili’s affirmation, in Allie’s songs, in Maggie’s jokes, in Savannah’s heart for kids, in Dawson’s knowledge and heart for the lost, in Kaylas JOYY, in the way Kirby’s every move is for one of your children, in Grace H’s laugh even in hard times, in Delaney’s harmonies, in Hannah’s vision for anything broken, Avery’s laugh, in Cassie’s gentleness, in the power of Cammie’s voice, in Colin’s growth & desire for you, in Abby’s organization & heart for you, in Marissa’s faith and dreaming, in Lucy’s rawness, in the way Abisha makes those around her feel welcome, in Evelyn’s confidence in who YOU say she is, in Caden’s friendship, in Harlie’s worship, in Jason’s heart for his men, in Kayli’s internal and external beauty that the deeper you go the more beauty you find, in Caedmon’s praise, in Isabel’s heart for gap i and her fearless leadership, in shoulder kisses, in baptism, in the homeless, in the working, in worship, in the ocean, in the people of Jaco. Father, it has been the most beautiful gift to see you in each of the 42 strangers who became family in only 10 weeks. I can’t help but fall in love with you Abba!