December 20,2023 Dear Mariyah, Gramma never thought about having a girl as wonderful as you from whom I'd have to live so far. Oh, but I treasure the special moments we have had over your seven years. I cherish the fact that you have been to my house in Brazil. You were so little. Papa Vovô and I were absolutely happy. What a time that was... You were a "hit" everywhere you went! And Gramma had the wonderful joy to spend almost every afternoon with you during our furlough in 2018. You were walking and talking by then. We lived in the church mission house. Gramma counted every day as a blessing. Well, little Sissy, I hope you know for certain how much Gramma Michele loves you. I have prayed for you since before you were born, and always will. Tomorrow you will be 7. Where oh, where did the years go! I'm happy I got to see you on two different trips this year and one last year! I even got to sleep in ...
Just a mama trying to bloom where she is planted in the dry Northeast of Brazil.