My Beloved,

If you are reading this letter, it means I wasn’t able to hold you in my arms here on earth. That thought makes me sad, but it also fills me with hope because I know that one day we will meet.

I don’t know your name yet, so for now I call you “Beloved.” It is a name that reminds me that you have been deeply loved from the very beginning—not only by your family, but by the God who created you and knows every detail of your life.

Even before you were born, you were in my deepest thoughts and prayers every single day. I have thanked God for you, prayed for your heart to know Him, and asked Him to guide every step of your life. Though we may not have shared days together on earth, you have always had a place in my heart.

You are being welcomed into a beautiful family. Your mommy and daddy have been waiting for you with great devotion—to you and to God. They love Him, and they love you so much already. They are the kind of people who will pray for you, laugh with you, teach you, and point you toward what is good and true.

You also have two wonderful sisters, Maka and Ely. They will know things about me that I wish I could have told you myself. Ask them to tell you stories. Ask them what made me laugh, what I loved, and how much I loved our family. I hope they will share pieces of me with you so that, in some small way, you will know me too.

More than anything, I want you to know this: your worth has never depended on what you accomplish, how others see you, or whether you feel strong or weak. Your worth is found in being God’s beloved daughter. He delights in you simply because you are His.

There will be joyful days in your life and difficult ones. Hold tightly to Jesus through all of them. He is faithful. When life feels confusing, He is wisdom. When life feels lonely, He is near. When life is beautiful, He is the giver of every good gift.

I wish I could tell you how much I would have loved watching you grow—seeing your smile, learning your personality, and hearing the sound of your voice. Please know that my love for you began long before we ever met.

And we will meet. That is one of the sweetest promises I hold onto. Because of Jesus, death is not the end of our story. One day, in God’s perfect timing, we will know one another face to face and rejoice together in His presence.

Until then, live fully. Love deeply. Walk humbly with God. Treasure your family. Laugh often. Be kind. And never doubt that you have always been, and will always be, dearly loved.

With all my love and prayers,

Gigi

Dear Sweet Calvin,

If you are reading this, it means I didn’t get the chance to meet you here on earth before you were born. While that makes me sad, it doesn’t change one thing—I love you deeply.

Your mommy, my daughter, will be the most beautiful mother. She has always loved children and has been waiting for your arrival with so much joy and anticipation. You are already so loved. Your amazing and talented dad has been eagerly awaiting you too. The two of them are a wonderful gift from God to you, and I know they will love, guide, and cherish you every day of your life.

You have been born into a family that is excited to know you. Your cousins, Maka and Ely, and your little girl cousin who wasn’t born yet when I wrote this—are going to be an important part of your life. I hope they become some of your first and dearest friends as you grow.

You are surrounded by people who will help shape your life. Your dad’s parents and my husband, your Papa, will carry on loving you, sharing wisdom with you, and nurturing you. They will tell you stories, encourage you, and remind you that you belong to a family that loves one another deeply.

I would have loved to hold you, hear your laugh, and watch you grow here on earth. I would have loved birthday parties, Christmas mornings, and the ordinary moments that become life’s greatest treasures. But God writes each of our stories differently.

Please know this: we have eternity.

If I am not here when you arrive, I want you to live fully and joyfully, knowing that one day we will meet. Until then, I will have missed you only for a little while compared to forever. I look forward to the day when I can finally see your face.

Never doubt that you are loved—not because of what you do or who you become, but simply because you are you. You are a gift from God, created with purpose and surrounded by love from the very beginning.

I love you, my sweet grandson. I always will.

With all my love, Gigi