Charlie

It's been years since I watched my sister and her husband go through the heart wrenching process of losing their newborn son. I still carry with me the memory of their last tender moments as Jonathan's earthy parents, before he was lowered into the ground. I knew then it all was a part of Gods plan, He had ordained this precious life to be with us for a very short time to give glory to Him and to show us His overwhelming love, but I had yet to see the tangible byproduct of this loss. It wasn't until a few days ago that I was able to see my sisters loss from the perspective as a mother and to watch our friends experience what my sister had those years ago. It was tonight, as I sat in prayer for Bryan and Rachel, that I realized it was Gods loving, full grace that my Sister and Pat watched their son enter into our heavenly Fathers Kingdom. His death is a blessing for our friends because God has put by their side two people who have experienced the bittersweet pain of losing a child. A pain that I could never fully grasp, one that I think would overtake me. I find myself praising God for His love and provision as my heart is weeping uncontrollably for our dear friends. And for my sister.

May God give you breath, or a swift journey, beautiful Charlie.

Soli Deo Gloria