Today, August 20, 2009, marks one year since our beloved son Caleb (17 months old) went to be in Heaven. It was a tragic accident that took the life of our son.
Caleb was trying to get out of his crib, without us realizing it, and he got his head stuck in between the bottom of the top bunk bed (which was adjacent to his crib) and the top of his crib. My husband found him in that position in the morning. That was the day that has changed us more than any other single physical event in our lives.
We love him dearly and miss him more than words can say. He came into the world as a wonderful surprise and left us so tragically and quickly.
A friend of ours sent us this in the mail today:
By Annie Johnson Flint
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed when the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
We may never know why, but we do know where--Heaven. We are only separated from you Caleb by our years left here on earth. God...give him a big hug for us.
May we all hold our loved ones a little closer tonight.
With Love and Hope my friends,
Cheryl
Hello! I am a wife, married for 23 years and a mother to seven. I have two daughters and five sons, one of whom is in heaven. We love the Lord are trying to bring our children up in the training and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) We live in the Northeast in a cozy 100+ year old house. Welcome to my blog.
I am profoundly sorry for your loss! My own tears are fresh (due to runaway) but this made me weep for you.
ReplyDeleteMay God strengthen you and your family during these emotional days!
Thinking of you today...may the good Lord wrap you in His loving arms always.
ReplyDeleteI have goosebumps reading this blog entry. I truly am sorry for your loss. I hope the anticipation of your baby is a joyful distraction, not to replace Caleb but to add to your beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteI wish I had the right words to say. With a loss like this, there are no right words. My heart is with you and your family.... even my love sent to sweet Caleb. I am so sorry that you have to face your days without your little boy. That is a very nice poem that you shared with us.
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thank you for the info on what you had learned about your pregnancy and leg issues. I talked to my doctor, and she put me on one baby aspirin per day.
With Hope Sweet Friend,
Jenny
Dear Cheryl,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for commenting on my blog. I thankful to my Heavenly Father for bringing people to me who are walking the path that I am now walking down. I have kept you and your family in my prayers. Thank you for your frienship and words of hope and encouragement. I hope and pray you have the peace and commfort that you need today.
Your friend,
Crystal
Writing to you through many, many tears. I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Caleb.
ReplyDeleteSending you strength and peace today and always.
I just read your comment on Because I Said So blog about sticky hand prints, my eyes are full of tears. What a beautiful comment. So sorry for the loss of Caleb.
ReplyDeleteThank you for commenting on my blog and for you kind supportive words.
ReplyDeleteI am completely speechless. I can't even imagine what you and your family felt that day... Thank God you have come through so strong... May God continue to use you to bless, heal and encourage others...
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