Dear Ben, Mai, and Charlie,

I was beginning to wonder if you were ever going to get off, but you did - off on a new adventure!  My desire and prayer for the three of you is that you will live Jesus centered lives in Alaska, or wherever the Lord leads you.  It is the best, safest life!  There will always be trials to be sure, but strive hard to follow Jesus.  You must be in the Word to do this.  This is His desire and will for you.  Love Him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, by obeying His commands.  Live humbly according to God’s instruction.  It truly is the best life!

Ben, be an example to Charlie of a godly husband and father.

Mai, how thankful I am for you.  You are a precious daughter-in-law and the perfect wife for Ben.  Be an example to Charlie of what he should look for in a wife.  Be in the Word, often. 

Charlie, obey Mommy and Daddy.  They love you and know what is best for you!

Remember that love is “you before me.”  That is how Jesus loved us.  He laid aside His privilege and gave up His life for us and we are called to love like Him.  Keep giving up self for each other.  Be forgiving of each other when you fail.  Be quick to own up to your sin.  Ben, I will treasure the memory of how you fixed breakfast for your family this morning and started the fire for them, wanting them to come into a comfortable, inviting, warm setting.  Keep that kind of thing up, even when you don’t feel like it.

Get plugged into a church that loves the Lord and teaches the Word.  You need the encouragement and accountability of the family of Christ.  It is easy to get out of the habit of fellowship and get comfortable in that place.  Be on guard against that so find a church that loves Jesus and is all about teaching you that.

Finally, you know that as we get close to the Lord’s return, severe persecution is coming.  The more you know Jesus, the more steadfast you will be and it takes being in the Word. (I can’t say that enough!) You know the end of the story, Jesus wins!

I love you.  I will be praying for you.  May the Lord always be your life, precious Ben, Mai, and Charlie.  Have a great adventure, living for Jesus, in Alaska!  

Mom/Grandma

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.”  Proverbs 3:5,6