My heart is heavy again today.. the tears are coming and I can't stop them. I look at our beautiful daughter, Arabelle, "Our Answered Prayer" and I have tears of thanksgiving flowing freely and I can't stop praising God for everything he has done for us in this past year. Would I have chosen a different road to walk? Most certainly.. but then I realize that we probably wouldn't have our latest biggest blessing either, Arabelle. God continues to meet our needs anywhere from emotional to financial. He is in EVERY detail and for that I thank him. Just when it feels like I won't be able to make it through, he speaks VERY clearly to me.. and today was just a prime example, let me share..
And we know that all things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose." Romans 8:28
Every morning I receive a daily devotional email from Dr. David Jeremiah and today, I opened up my email and this is what it read.
Precious in His Sight
But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
2 Samuel 12:23
The death of children is one of earth's greatest sorrows. Throughout much of history and in much of the world today, childhood mortality figures are astoundingly high. Some reading these words have lost a child or a grandchild, either through illness or accident. Some have lost preborn children through miscarriage or abortion.
God loves children. He loves the preborn and He loves the newborn. He loves the infant and He loves the toddler. "Jesus loves the little children of the world -- red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight." He is not willing for children to be lost. David said about his child who died: "I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me." Our few moments on earth are like the pop of a flashbulb compared to eternity. Be comforted: Our separation is short; our reunion is eternal. -- AMEN!!
Those little children have not yet any understanding to desire His blessing; but when they are presented to Him, He gently and kindly receives them, and dedicates them to the Father by a solemn act of blessing.
John Calvin
But now he is dead; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.
2 Samuel 12:23
| Recommended Reading Luke 8:49-56 |
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Those little children have not yet any understanding to desire His blessing; but when they are presented to Him, He gently and kindly receives them, and dedicates them to the Father by a solemn act of blessing.
John Calvin
WOW! God is yet still speaking to us, I'm very humbled and thankful that we serve such a loving and caring Father! He knows our needs and he meets every single one of them. It may not be in our timing, but I just love how he keeps revealing himself to us! We are 1 year down the road from holding our sweet baby Reegan, and yet God is reminding me of how he has Reegan in his safe keeping until we are reunited.
Thank you for all love, prayers, and support you have shown us in this past year, I'm thankful for such a loving, caring Christian community of believers! I will try and do a better job of blogging.. I've been spending a lot of time reflecting, and loving on our sweet Arabelle!
PS..When I mentioned before that God meets all our needs even financial. God opened another door for our family! I have accepted a different job at American State Bank, working 2 days a week doing new accounts! It was a prayer, and worry of mine from the time I knew that I was pregnant, I didn't want to go back to work full time, but knew that I needed to do something. I prayed, and prayed.. that God would calm my fears and anxiety that if I ended up going back to work full time, and not finding something different that He would give me the extra grace that I needed to emotionally make it work. Arabelle, was about 2 weeks old, when the bank had contacted me offering this part time job. Honestly, I wasn't even thinking about getting a different job at this point, with a 2 week old baby! But what a blessing that this job opportunity has found me - I KNOW that God hears our prayers and takes care of us continually!
Reegan, you are often in my mind, and forever in my heart! We long for the day that we will meet again. Your sister is a beautiful reminder of you! I think she is going to have your eye color, but she definitely shares your chubby checks! We can't wait until she is old enough that she will be able to understand what a beautiful, short life you had! She is already aware of your pictures on the wall, as she seems to be studying the black frames often! :) We LOVE and MISS you dearly!
Reegan, you are often in my mind, and forever in my heart! We long for the day that we will meet again. Your sister is a beautiful reminder of you! I think she is going to have your eye color, but she definitely shares your chubby checks! We can't wait until she is old enough that she will be able to understand what a beautiful, short life you had! She is already aware of your pictures on the wall, as she seems to be studying the black frames often! :) We LOVE and MISS you dearly!
