Today marks 10 years since our daughter passed. I can’t believe it has been so long since we have seen her, heard her voice or her laugh, or given her a hug. We have missed out on an entire decade, and I often think about what her life would have been like these past years.

Recently, we came across a special painting that belonged to Kayln; it had been stored in a closet for all of these years. We decided to get it framed so we can finally hang it up. The way she got the painting is such a great story. Kayln and I had gone to Guatemala on a short term mission trip back in  2009. A young lady in the town we were staying in had developed a friendship with my daughter, and before we left she presented her with this beautiful painting she had made for her. Somehow we got it back home without any damage. After being stored for so long it is still in perfect shape. Now when I look at it on the wall it brings back those good memories.

Today is a day of reflection, memories and being thankful for the 20 years we had with Kayln and the blessing that she was to everyone who knew her.