Rainy days and Mondays always get me down...

Dearest Charlotte,
Today mommy is sad. It seems like the last couple of days I've heard one sad thing after another. I've heard family and friends go through some really tough things and I don't know what to say. I'm filled with sadness, fear, anxiety and many other emotions. I have no idea how to comfort them. I can't think of anything to say that will really mean anything or even bring them comfort. It is an awful feeling. When I have days like this I immediately think of you and of how one day you'll grow up and you'll experience trouble, problems, and anxiety. There will be things you experience that I won't even know about. Things you'll keep from me because you don't know how to tell me, or how I'll react. The truth is...I shudder to think that you won't be able to share with me and that you'll go through things without my help. You need to know that you can tell me anything and I'll love you and I'll do everything in my power to help but in case you choose not to include me---there is one thing you need to know today---when I'm pretty certain you're not going through anything major---other than the pain and annoyance of teething.
Here it is...
I won't have all the answers. I may not know what to say to you or to my friends and family that are going through things that I would never want to experience---but I know someone who can help. Someone who has all the answers (even though they may not always be revealed) and that is our precious Father in heaven. He's the only one who can bring you comfort and He's the only one that will never fail you. Remember this verse, honey---remember this when you're all alone and when you're sad, scared, or anxious.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified. Do not be discouraged for the Lord, your God, will be with you wherever you go. (Joshua 1:9)

There are not many things I can promise---but I can promise you that!

I love you my angel.

Love,
Mommy

To my friends and family that are experiencing grief and sorrow (you know who you are)---I love you. I'm sorry I can't make it better. I'm sorry that you're going through this painful time but please remember and believe the Lord, your God is with you wherever you go!