Once again, Daniel, you have not only shared from the depths of your loving, grieving heart for Dawn, but have blessed us all with spiritual encouragement and Truth from God's Word. A Pastor to us all! I am remembering Dawn today as well, such a part of my life since her birth! Also you and Violet are dear to me, praying for and loving you always. God's special blessings and Grace to you! ❤️🙏

I continue to pray for you and Violet and Dawn's parents, and sisters! Thanks for the update and reminder.
May He continue to give you the strength to carry on - as the pastor and THE parent.

I’m so glad you write these journal entries, Daniel. I’m always grateful for the thoughts that make me pause and dig deeper ... or give me fodder to ponder later in my head and heart. We think of you regularly and send you and Violet our love. The reunion sounds beautiful (but maybe hard as well). I loved Dawn’s so practical but creative instructions for seeking/expecting God on this Pilgrimage. I’m also a little sad (as all moms of growing up girls would be) not to see Bunny (I forget real name) in this year’s growing tree pic - but also relieved. Life gets too complicated in middle school for Bunny to disappear there. (Wait, tell me I didn’t miss something and Bunny has already disappeared?). ❤️ to you both.

Coherent:

Definition of coherent

1a : logically or aesthetically ordered or integrated : consistent coherent style a coherent argument
b : having clarity or intelligibility : understandable a coherent person a coherent passage
2 : having the quality of holding together or cohering especially : cohesive, coordinated a coherent plan for action

Why do I mention this? Alas, if Dawn had been my wife, Mother of my children, about now I'd still be: "Incoherent" I fear.

The prayer list has included (for Daniel and Violet) for guardian angels and for the Holy Spirit to help them maintain coherence.