"Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means enter it." Mark 10:15

Riley amazes me , she is so incredibly smart and insightful. Earlier today she ran into the room with her Barbie drawing board which is kind of like an etch-a-sketch with a pen and asked me if I remember when me, her, and Momma bought it . She reminded me we bought Momma some shorts also and that she ( Riley ) took my picture with her camera. She was right. Alexis Rose Washington, Riley and I wen...t to Target a few weeks before she died and bought all of those things. We had a lot of fun shopping , I had really forgotten about that day and I am so glad Riley reminded me.

Later we were driving to Walmart so Riley could spend her birthday money and she proceeded to tell me that the day Momma died Momma almost took her to work with her and that they had to turn around and go to Jens. She said her and Momma laughed because she forgot to take her to Jens . I don't know know what that is about . I asked some questions but then Riley told me matter of factly that she didn't want to talk about the day Momma died anymore but she would talk about it tomorrow if I wanted :)) so I let it go.

She had gotten 20 dollars for her birthday and she spent every bit of it . Her favorite thing right now is those Lalaloopsey dolls and that is what she bought. I always call them Lala Palooza dolls and she corrects me every time saying "Mimi they aren't Lalapaloozas they are Lalaloopsey:)) Anyway we were driving home and she asked me if I missed Momma and I said yes very much, then she asked if I cried and I said yes that I cry a lot because I miss her so much . She said she cried too and I just assured her it was fine to cry.

As we parked in front of the house she then asked if we would all go to Heaven one day and see Momma again. I told her yes but I just didn't know when that would be. Then she blew me away !!! She told me she asked God if she could go to Heaven to see Momma but He told her it wasn't time yet and then she got out of the car and ran to the house asking me to open her Lalaloopsey's so she could play.

In stunned silence I watched this little angel run in the door thanking God that my daughter got pregnant at 15 because I couldn't imagine life without Riley especially now. She is such a blessing . She always has been a blessing I just recognize it more now. I could feel God and Alexis smiling down on both of us . It is a moment I will always cherish. I just love it : Riley talks to God and He talks to her and she understands HIM. Our God is an awesome God !!!