Dear Olive,November 20, 2007, was a day that I had been looking forward to for a long time. We anxiously waited at the hospital for your arrival. I will never forget the look on your Daddy's face when he came out to the waiting room to show us pictures of you, our first grandchild. As he held up his camera, he told us that your name was Olive Elizabeth Haas. The baby we had been looking forward to since Mother's Day was finally here. We were so happy.
The first time I held you in my arms was an incredible moment. You are the daughter of my daughter; you are my granddaughter. I felt as if time had made moments out of years. It seems like just the other day that I held your Mommy in my arms and looked at her like I was looking at you. I thank God for the blessing of you and the home you were born into. Your Mommy and Daddy are pretty special people as you will find out soon enough. You were blessed to be born to a mom and dad that will love you and do whatever is necessary to provide everything you need. And, best of all, they love Jesus with all of their hearts and they will teach you about Him and show you Him through their lives.
Nana and I are going to have such fun with you. We will make many happy memories together. You will always know that we love you and that we want to be with you. We know you will face many kinds of experiences during your life. Some will be easy and some will not be so easy. We will help you to know that if you put your trust in God and rely on His Word, He will bless you in more ways than you could ever imagine. You have a wonderful life ahead and we look forward to what God is going to do through you.
I love you,
Papa
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
