Broken Pieces

We were on our way to an African Children's Choir concert and I was so excited because I was going to be able to see one of my old kiddos from ACC12, Eva - who is now the chaperone from this choir, ACC38. 17 years later and we will meet again.  The moon was soooo bright and full - it was if the sun was shining.

Maggie was in her one of her inquisitive/questioning moments, where hundred of questions are asked before any of them can be answered. Where/what/why/how/did you know.... etc.  Then this amazing conversation took place.

"Momma, you know how the moon has broken pieces sometimes? (half moon, crescent, etc.)
"Yes" I said.
"Jesus put all the pieces back together tonight and made the moon whole, right, Momma?"
"Yes" I said, smiling.
"You know how little kids like me have broken pieces? Well, Jesus will put all my broken pieces back together and make me whole, too. Right, Momma?"

I was completely taken back. Not at all what I thought would come out of her little mouth. I just figured it would be yet another questions. And yet, the wisdom from my sweet girl just overwhelmed me. I didn't have words to say. As I continued driving, tears streamed down my face and I praised the Lord right there for how He has worked in her life and what He is doing, even when we don't know it.  We have never once mentioned anything to Maggie about being broken or being in pieces, so I have no idea of where that concept came from - other than the Lord.

A few minutes later, I hear Maggie whispering and I figure she is talking to her imaginary friend.  She doesn't like talking to us about this friend, so when she has these little talks, we just let her be. I heard her say Jesus a few times, but being that I knew she wasn't talking to me, I didn't say anything. 

She then says, "Momma, I was just talking to Jesus and he said that I was going to be just great!"

Yes, you are, Maggie Joy.....yes, you are!