13,128 hours

It has been exactly 13,128 hours since I found out my little girl had left this world to join the other angels in Heaven. That is 547 days. 18 months. 1 1/2 years. A lot of time. But then in the same breath, it seems like not enough time. Or like it was just yesterday.

As an Early Childhood teacher, I know what a child who is 18 months should be doing.
These are a few examples:
-starting to show interest in running but with very little coordination
-scribbling on paper (creating masterpieces)
-feeding herself with cup and spoon
-shows affection
-listens to stories
-some imitation

My daughter will never do those things here on Earth. But I do often wonder what she is doing in Heaven. I feel like her life has given me new goals and purposes to fulfill. However, I haven't really done a lot of thinking about what her mission is. When she left this Earth and entered Heaven, what is her purpose up there?

Sure, I have thought about how she looks down on me and keeps a watchful eye on all the people that I love. But what is her job up there? What is a baby angel's mission in Heaven? Does she provide the same wonderment and endearment that a baby on Earth does? Do people try to make her laugh and giggle? Does she fulfill that need to someone in Heaven that never had the chance to have a baby? I hope she does all of those things and more.... I hope my baby fulfills and follows through with her purpose in Heaven. I hope she brings sunshine and happiness to those around her as she does in mine down here.

Happy 18 month birthday, sweet Kennedy Kate! Love you always and forever.