I can't believe it has been one month today since Andon was born. This past month has really flown by. Which seems kind of funny since it kind of seemed like my world stopped when I learned he didn't have a heartbeat anymore and he'd already gone to be with Jesus... Guess it is funny how stuff like that works. Today the verse-a-day really lifted me up.
"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever."
1 Chronicles 16:34 (NIV)
We (our family) might be going through a difficult time, a valley in this earthly life, but we have so much to be thankful for. The most important is that we're all saved by the grace of Jesus Christ. We know we will be with Andon again, so no matter how heartbroken we are, we still have to rejoice and have comfort in that. This life is just for a little while (thank goodness!). We also have a precious four year old that is so sweet and innocent! I thank God for him many times a day because I know B gives me a reason to get up every morning. Like I've said many times, he is sunshine to my soul. Also, I'm thankful that God blessed us with Andon. Although our time with him was way too short for our liking we had time with him and our lives are so much richer for that. Something not quite so "deep", but I'm very thankful the month of February is over. I think with March comes signs of hope and life, spring is coming very soon! I am so ready for warm weather and sunshine. I think that no matter what we are going through in life, we still have to give thanks for the Lord, because He is good. Isn't there a saying that says "a thankful heart is a glad heart"? I've found that to be very true in life.
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Thinking about you today. What a witness you are to be thankful even during this valley. ((big hug))
On the 6th will be 4 months since we lost Mason. Some days feels like time has flown by too fast and others feels like they can't go fast enough...but one thing my husband told me was to never wish away time...because you can't ever get it back and to enjoy even the bad days. Every time I wish time would go faster I would look @ Crystal and think about all the little things I would miss. I can't wait for the warm weather either...maybe our little boys are putting together some nice warm days so we can be outside and they can watch their big siblings play ;-) I have no doubt that those nice warm days we had in Feb. were made especially for me from my little angel because when I was pregnant...I could tell he loved it when I would just sit outside.
Stay strong and keep smiling!
Thinking about you.
Oh, I am SO thankful Feb. is over!Although March is being nice to me yet..I hope that it shapes up soon!
Definitely agree with you! Keep looking forward bc God has many more things for you to praise him for. Soon the flowers will bud and the warm sun will come in through your windows. It will make you think of Andon, but with more peace, Im sure.
Chelsa--The Spring of 2005 brought great comfort to me after the long and painful winter of my pregnancy with Mac and his loss that February. It was so wonderful to see new life blooming around me. I hope you find comfort in the spring of the year as well.
Still praying for you and I am encouraged daily at your strength and faith!
Reading this reminded me of something I needed to post...
Praying for you and will continue to pray for God's continuing comfort and strength for you to lean on.
I am ready for March....and soo glad it is Sunny today!! Chelsa you are always thankful for everything you have....which is GREAT! I think being thankful is one of the greatest things we can do....live in the moment with what we have. Take care!
Chelsa, not a day has gone by at work (the hospital) that you and your family has not been mentioned by someone. You and your family provided such a witness to so many people there. Darlene asked if I knew you yesterday... she was so touched by your family. Your faith has encouraged and inspired so many. I can't even imagine the ups and downs you go through each and every day, but I am thankful for you. Have you heard the song, "walk through the valley"? This post reminded me of that song, it is beautiful. Looking forward to spring, too!
Actually the song is "if you want me to" by Ginny Owens. I found it at this link if you want to hear it...http://www.imeem.com/kimber/music/8ZrsZo8X/ginny-owens-if-you-want-me-to/. Love and Prayers!
You have such a gift of expressing your humanness in how much you're hurting yet also expressing your hope. Love you girl and thinking about you as you continue to pass these anniversaries.
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