Turning Pain into Power.....As I have wallowed in the heartache of my sudden tragic loss, I cant help but think that what I have experienced is only a sliver of what a widow in a third world country endures. Yes I'm a widow but I'm not drenched in extreme poverty. I'm not fighting deadly disease and I'm not forced to give my children away because I can not provide for them. I am a widow of a much different kind. And through my 23 week journey of grief, God has gently kept reminding me that it could be sooo much worse. In this, is His lesson.
Little Big Gifts
God knew that Den was the only man that would ever fill my heart. So He showed me the plight of the orphan and He filled my arms with the love of a little angel. I cant help but feel like with every little hug and every little butterfly kiss, that behind it all, is God saying, "REMEMBER".
God has shown me His plan!
Jesus LOVES the little children and so will I!
Thank you Lord for your steadfast mercy and relentless grace!
JAMES 1:27
Your little girl is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAmen. I love this post!!
ReplyDeletewhat?? really?? did I read that right?? are you adopting again?? wow...amazing...congrats..I think I read that line right...wow...your journey of grief is one I hope to learn from some day...I'm amazed, kristi
ReplyDeleteOh wow, congratulations on starting the process again. Know that my prayers are with you; I can't help but think Den is smiling right now.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
ReplyDeleteI think this is simply beautiful!
Beauty from ashes. What a post. You honor him and Him so well.
ReplyDeleteTracy I have cried and cried for you and your journey through grief over these last months and this post made me cry just as much. Praise God!
ReplyDeleteSo excited about your adoption news!!!