My heart is heavy tonight. Lots going on by way of family dynamics and stress can threaten to overwhelm at times. I honestly can't wait till Heaven. I do not fear my own death, although I fear the death of my children more than I ever have, since Caleb died. God is always drawing me close when I start to fear for my children's lives. He does help me and I am comforted, but it is a frequent fear that I have.
I am also sad because it was my oldest daughter's 20th birthday today and I wasn't able to see her. She is away at college. Time goes by so quickly and as I try to absorb that my first baby is now 20 I am thankful that God chose to allow her to live as long as she has (Caleb died at 17 months), but saddened that the time has gone by so quickly in some ways.
I enjoy reading all of your blogs and thanks again for visiting mine.
Until next time,
With Hope,
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.
Happy 20th Birthday to your beautiful daughter!
ReplyDeleteI understand the longing for Heaven.
Not only the death of your child makes you long,but stress,and life in general.(((hugs)))
thinking and praying for you.
You are a sweet mama! Happy birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you.............
xx
There is something special about a firstborn, isn't there? The child that made you a mother forevermore.
ReplyDeleteHappy 20th to your 'little' girl.
Em
Happy birthday to your "baby girl".
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