Saturday, July 12, 2014

Memories

My heart is heavy this morning. Today was my oldest sons birthday. He was with us for four birthdays before the Lord took him home as the result of an accident on our farm. The Lord has blessed me with a ministry of meeting and sharing with young moms who tragically lose a child. One of the things I share with them is that they will reach a point when the realize the pain is never going to go away. At that point it becomes a special spot in our hearts where it lives forever. On special days, like a birthday, it overflows and the tears return for at time. The memories return to the special spot to be held close and life goes on.

 If you have a chance, would you hold me in prayer today. Asking the Lord to hold me in His arms as I hold my husband as he grieves. If I could have one wish,  it would be for my two sons to know the man their dad was before Travis was killed.  Todd was 18 months old and Chad was born 10 months after the accident. 

 Thank you. God Bless, and please...Give your kids and grand kids an extra hug today.

4 comments:

Maria said...

prayers and love for your husband and you on this special but sad day.

Ray and Jeanne said...

Prayers for you, your husband, and your family. Please know that others care and grieve with you. Also sending hugs. ~Jeanne

Judy1522 said...

Please know that I will say a prayer for you and your family today.

Belinda said...

Oh Linda, how tragic. May God hold you in His arms and pour out His love into your soul as you grieve.