In Heaven....

The other day as we were driving home from Daniel's parents' house, we passed a cross marker on the side of the highway, probably at the scene of an accident. Here's the conversation that followed between Emma and myself:

Emma: Did you see that cross mommy? Do you know what that is for? It's to remind us that Jesus died on the cross for us.

Mommy: That's right Emma

E: Mommy, why did Jesus die on the cross for us?

M: (trying to figure out how to answer this in a theologically correct way for a 4 year old!) So that we would believe in Him and go live in Heaven with him.

E: Like Aunt Carol is in heaven?
(Side note: Our Carol Joy is named after Daniel's Aunt Carol who died five years ago from cancer; obviously Emma never met her)

M: Yes, just like Aunt Carol in heaven. Won't it be fun to meet her one day in heaven?

E: Then Baby Carol could meet Aunt Carol! But she wouldn't be a baby anymore, she would be big like me. Aunt Carol's going to live with Jesus for a long time, isn't she?

M: Yes, a very long time!

So precious!!!