We See Miracles

Dear Gabriel,

So yesterday we spent some time at Grandma Bo's house. It is so great for me to go over there, help her clean and for her to spend time with you. She is a miracle for me because she always gives me such perspective. She reminds me every time we go over that we see miracles.

She grew up in an era that was without a lot. The normal home was 900 sq. ft. She grew up seeing how electricity, plumbing, computers, technology and communication has evolved. Every time I see her she tells me about how we see miracles. We have the miracle of communicating because of how well our phone's work. We have the miracle of running water and being clean daily. We have the miracle of the computer in order to expand our knowledge base - google knowledge is always at our fingertips! We have the miracle of our own set of scriptures. We have the miracle of travel and ease with nice cars and roads. We truly see miracles without even knowing it!

The past few generations have had it so easy and haven't had to work as hard for innovation... as a result we have lost our sight of seeing miracles. But you will grow up, I believe, in an age that will remember the value of hard work. We have to work again like never before. We will begin to cherish these daily miracles...especially because what we work hard for we cherish. That is also something she helps me remember.

I pray every day that the Lord will open your eyes with the gift of recognition to see daily miracles. I pray every day that the Lord will continue opening my eyes with the gift of recognition to see daily miracles. And of course, you are the greatest miracle to see of all.

I love you,

Your Mom