So this was the verse we put on Anna's birth announcement card. When I came across that card, just a short time after the birth of Mackenzie, I had my "moment" of temporary anger, that lasted about 1/8th of a second.
I thought, "How does this make sense in my life now?" And I realized... What better reward could a mother ask for? MY daughter was chosen, by the Lord, to skip all the suffering, and struggle in this earthly life to go straight to Heaven. Straight to a life of perfection, beauty, grace, unconditional love and happiness. The only elements she did experience here on earth were, I hope happy ones; the warmth of her growing in my loving womb, hearing me read and sing to her older sister, Anna, hearing my prayers, hearing the voices of her loved ones, and so many other positive experiences.
We lost Jeff's grandmother this past January. It mad me sad to think she would not meet our baby. When Mackenzie passed away I was so THANKFUL that Grandma was there, in Heaven, to meet our precious Mackenzie. It brought some peace to my heart. For that I am... thankful.
I am thankful for:
- God - I know we would not be able to withstand this journey without His guidance
- my rewards from God, Anna whom I get to raise into a beautiful girl, and Mackenzie, who gets to watch over us from Heaven.
- my husband, Jeff's been so understanding of my craziness as I've dealt with are recent hardships
- our families
- our friends
A beautiful post! Children are such a blessing whether in Heaven on on Earth. Thinking and praying for you as always! Have a great day Tyann and hope you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI adore the last picture of you and Jeff!
ReplyDeleteI admire your faith so much. It's really incredible and you are such a gift to your girls
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