by Cheryl Anderson » Tue Jul 25, 2000 12:09 pm
Dear G.L
My daughter is 16 now. Her name is Kristin Joy Anderson. Read right to left, her name reads:
Joy in Krist
She has been nothing but pure joy to my heart. My eyes fill up, even as I write to you.
We did not know that Kristin would be born with a unilateral complete cleft lip and palatte. It was a total surprise to us.
Although I am sure I could write extensively explaining and describing the pain and anger I have endured as a mother during these past years, I am sure it is nothing compared to the pain and anger my daughter has experienced.
But what is love with out anger and pain?
She is a bright, articulate, sensitive, caring young lady. One of the most beautiful by far.
The joy of knowing her, having the pleasure of her acquaintance, seeing her move through this world and how she touches others lives, is a blessing I can never repay.
A nurse said to me when Kristin was born, ` how trusted you are by God, to have been entrusted with the care and nuture of such a sweet child'.....
I only hope I have been trustworthy.
Best of luck!