Two Years Past

Who knows what would have happened if not for the sorrow we endured two years ago.

I still think about that baby. The little lifeless form on the ultrasound. The pain and heartbreak that I felt. I never attached a name to that child. I don't know why not. I know some people do. I know that Jesus had a special name for "him" though. I always believed that baby was a boy.

Without that disappointing sorrow, we wouldn't have the joy of Haven today. I know that God is Love. I will never forget the child that might have been, but I am so thankful to God for the joy and laughter He has blessed us with through our two wonderful girls. 

Taking Hope to the zoo during that weekend two years ago.

Come, Lord Jesus!

There is so much sadness in this world. So many things that make me long for a better place. So many friends of mine have experienced tremendous loss and anguish in such a short amount of time. Even from a distance, knowing of their grief and despair causes my stomach to knot up and my eyes to pour tears. I wish there were some way to reach out to them, but it is so hard from such a distance. I know I am not so close to them that they would get much comfort from me anyway. All I can really do is pray for them. All day long, my heart is heavy for them and my mind is drawn to thoughts of them. My thoughts turn heavenward and I take them to Jesus. I know He is the One who can comfort them best. Oh Jesus, please be near to them! Walk with them through the valley...

May we all work for the lost so that we may soon see Jesus coming in the clouds. I long for Him to come soon, but I also long for those who have not yet heard to have that opportunity. May we all be ready and help those around us to be ready as well!