It is the 1 year anniversary of Mia going to Heaven. We have talked more in the last year about the plan of salvation than most 4 year olds, Aida is still full of questions. She is starting to understand that Mia isn't coming back, well not until the second coming and she is resurrected. Now that she understands that sometimes in her prayers she prays that Jesus will come again soon so that she can see Mia again. She also sometimes says that she wishes that she could go to heaven soon to be with her (breaks my heart!), I tell her how much we would miss her and that we don't want her to go soon. Every once in a while she'll tell me that she had a dream and Mia was there playing with her, but that she had to go help Jesus so she couldn't play very long. Mia has really gotten her to think a lot about Heaven and Jesus and what is happening up there. She wants to know how it is that Jesus can watch us if he's in Heaven , she thinks maybe He's flying around in an airplane. We still visit Mia's grave periodically and when she see's someplace that reminds her of the cemetery she always asks if this is where Mia is. It's amazing that Mia made such an impact on Aida in the short time they were friends, she did. I am thankful for the teaching opportunities we've had in the last year!
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| For the one year anniversary Mia's mom Mimi asked that people do an act of service in Mia's name. We decided to make blankets for Primary Children Medical Center. Grandma Jeri donated the fabric and the girls helped me sew and turn the blankets. We loved doing it, it was the perfect way to remember such a special girl. |
