When we grow up, do you guys grow smaller?

Conversations with K-Rae often seem to turn to some sort of theological discussion for whatever reason. I suppose her three-year-old mind is trying to make sense of this world, our beliefs, cultural traditions, and how it all may, or may not fit together. The latest question I’ve been asked numerous times is: “When we grow up, do you guys (meaning Daddy & Mama) grow smaller?” This question surfaced once again on Sunday morning, while we were waiting in the van for RyDaddy to finish collecting a few things we had forgotten for church. Now seriously….how do you answer that question for a three-year-old? I didn’t answer her right away; I was trying to decide what to say, and pondering if I ignored the question once again, that maybe she would once again forget that she asked it, and move onto the next topic! But, no, I was not to be let off the hook that easily…she asked again: “When we grow up, do you guys grow smaller…..” I tried the “When we grow old, we all die, and if we have Jesus living in our hearts we go to heaven approach…” That instigated the next question, before I really even had time to finish the first answer…… “Did the dinosaurs have Jesus in their hearts?” And then before I could even think about how to answer that one, “Jesus will keep us safe and not let us die, huh?…..” Oh man…..at that point I was wishing I had been the one to go collect the various things we had forgotten! Fortunately, RyDaddy came into the van and the conversation was diverted, just before it got too complicated for me! I suppose somehow God will give us the patience and wisdom we need to raise these girls, and will help us figure out answers for the hard questions. And even though K-Rae announced to us a couple of weeks ago that she asked Santa Claus to come live in her heart, (Little Miss Mae about died laughing when K-Rae announced that), I suppose God might be somewhat humored by her interpretation of theology……so to wrap it up for today, my theological question is: Jesus, is there room in K-Rae's heart for you and Santa Claus both, at least for little awhile???