Day 11 - A Deceased Person You Wish You Could Talk To

I've got a surprise for you! Today, I'm going to write about someone that you wouldn't expect me, Kelsey, to write about. You probably think I'm going to say my dad. However, I write about/to him all the time. This one is for my favorite bible character (after Jesus)...Esther.

Dear Queen Esther,

My name is Michaela and I am 19 years old. First of all, I would like to thank you for saving our entire nation. I'm sure you never thought that you would hear someone say that. That must be a common thing now...receiving thanks for something that you refuse to take credit for.

That's the real reason for this correspondence. Thank you for being a role model. You were solicited the prayers of your people and were able to stand in the midst of your enemy. The courage and strength you posses astound all of the girls my age. While there are many people that simply admire you for your looks, we (your Hebrew people) admire you for allowing the God of heaven to reign supreme in your life. It truly is quite inspirational to know that someone in such an esteemed position did not compromise her beliefs.

Queen, I don't want you to think me out of place, but I what was going through your mind that last night? I have my ideas, but I'm not sure how accurate they are. Logically, you had to be terrified. Knowing that the king's best friend was about to destroy an entire nation under the guise of protecting the kingdom is a lot to keep inside for as long as you did. Then you were going to have to explain to the king that you are one of the very people that he is being "protected" from. Would he believe you? Would he even care?

However, on the other hand, you may have felt at peace. You know, the kind that no one else could possibly understand. Since you are doing what God called you to do, why worry? Everything would work out the way it was supposed to...

I like to learn towards the first option because it makes you seem more human...more tangible...closer to me, in some way .

Regardless of your feelings, you did what you had to do. Our lives are forever indebted to you. And while you'd never accept such an elaborate gift, I hope my - our eternal gratitude is enough.

Long Live the Queen!