My Deveraux

Sweet Deveraux,

Today at Bible study, I put you "in charge" of the kids to make sure no one got hurt.  

You, my little girl, in charge? 

When did you grow up under my watchful eye? 

 I see how you are drawn to our little one year old friend Emeline, how engaged you are, how delighted....

How is it that you became the oldest?

My heart both grieves and swells....

I am so proud and I am so thankful I get to be the one to see you grow....and grow you must....

and that too is sad

I love you and I am so proud!