The sweetest baby ever.....

...and no, believe it or not, I am not talking about either of my own children. I am talking about my friends' baby Kelsey. Many of you know Doug and Valerie Kurtz personally, and many of you have found your way to the blog about their daughter Kelsey (Our Sweet Pea) from the link on my blog. So many people have been encouraged by this family. I have known them for several years now, and our oldest sons (Caleb and Brady) are the same age. The Kurtz's newest family member is little Kelsey (7 months old). She has had numerous health issues - some temporary and some that will most likely last a lifetime (but we still trust that God can heal!). She was only a month old when we moved to Montana, so I never had the chance to meet her until this past weekend.

She is the SWEETEST baby ever! There were a lot of people at their house playing games and yelling and laughing (very loudly) and she just calmly took it all in, watching everyone and smiling away. I held her for a while and she lovingly looked at me as we talked, just so content. I asked Valerie if this was her normal demeanor, and yes it was! As I drove home that night I started crying - just praying for healing on her little body, and thanking God that he has blessed them with a beautiful baby girl who is truly an absolute joy to be around.

Thank you God that I had the opportunity to meet the little one I pray for. Thank you for giving her to the most loving parents in the world (ok -maybe that's a overstatement - but you know what I mean) - to parents that will pour into her every moment of every day to help her fulfill all that you created her to be. Thank you for the example set before us of parents who have true faith in you - and for giving them the desire to share their story so that others may be encouraged and see your love even through the difficult times.