This Mother's Day and everyday I hold two beautiful boys...one in my heart and the other in my arms. I am blessed to be their mom. Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for either one of them coming into my life. Chase was here for such a brief time but accomplished so much. I'm amazed at his short journey here and all the lives he touched without saying a single word. I may not be able to hold him in my arms but he is held in my heart. Keanu fills my arms, days, nights, and every waking moment with love, laughter, and beautiful chaos. What I will miss on Mother's Day is indescribable except it's not just Mother's Day it's everyday. Two brother's playing, fighting, and growing up as best friends. I do know this though, I do not grieve like those who have no hope. "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."1 Thessalonians 4:12-14 Above all else, I am thankful for a God who helps me to endure a pain which seems impossible to endure. To know that one day we will all be together again for eternity brings unimaginable peace. God is so faithful even through our pain and suffering. Exactly, two years after Chase's birthday we conceived Keanu. How amazing that God would allow Chase's little brother to be conceived on his older brother's birthday. Coincidence, I say not! We don't serve a God of coincidence but of purpose! What a beautiful gift that was to me! It makes Chase's birthday a little easier to face each year.
This Mother's Day if you know someone who is having a hard time celebrating, please, be sensitive and remember them in your prayers. It may be for other reasons than my situation but for some Mother's Day is painful, bittersweet, or lonely. Help those find a way to remember, celebrate, and find joy in the day. God Bless and Happy Mother's Day to ALL women out there! Motherhood is not defined by bearing children but the divine nature of a woman!
This Mother's Day and everyday I hold two beautiful boys...one in my heart and the other in my arms. I am blessed to be their mom. Not a day goes by that I am not thankful for either one of them coming into my life. Chase was here for such a brief time but accomplished so much. I'm amazed at his short journey here and all the lives he touched without saying a single word. I may not be able to hold him in my arms but he is held in my heart. Keanu fills my arms, days, nights, and every waking moment with love, laughter, and beautiful chaos. What I will miss on Mother's Day is indescribable except it's not just Mother's Day it's everyday. Two brother's playing, fighting, and growing up as best friends. I do know this though, I do not grieve like those who have no hope. "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."1 Thessalonians 4:12-14 Above all else, I am thankful for a God who helps me to endure a pain which seems impossible to endure. To know that one day we will all be together again for eternity brings unimaginable peace. God is so faithful even through our pain and suffering. Exactly, two years after Chase's birthday we conceived Keanu. How amazing that God would allow Chase's little brother to be conceived on his older brother's birthday. Coincidence, I say not! We don't serve a God of coincidence but of purpose! What a beautiful gift that was to me! It makes Chase's birthday a little easier to face each year.
This Mother's Day if you know someone who is having a hard time celebrating, please, be sensitive and remember them in your prayers. It may be for other reasons than my situation but for some Mother's Day is painful, bittersweet, or lonely. Help those find a way to remember, celebrate, and find joy in the day. God Bless and Happy Mother's Day to ALL women out there! Motherhood is not defined by bearing children but the divine nature of a woman!
