This coming Thursday will mark a year since Mason's birth. I have known for a few months that we would be out of town on his birthday so a few weeks ago we picked out Wednesday to celebrate.
Madisen helped me plan out what we should do. There was to be balloons, cupcakes, a birthday poster, a spaghetti dinner and time spent looking through Mason's little things and photo album.
As the weeks approached I continually sought out the Lord's strength and grace to move through this time. There were many times that I did not think that I would be able to make it through this time without bawling. Even though my emotions were raw as the days approached, the Lord so graciously provided the grace to get through this special evening.
We enjoyed a wonderful night remembering our precious son that we look forward to seeing again in heaven someday. We had a precious time together as a family and then with my extended family as they joined us for dessert. Chris and I both look forward to seeing what this time turns into in the years to come as our girls grow older. It is so precious to see them remember their brother.
"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart."
Jeremiah 1:5a
"But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
2 Samuel 12:23
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I just now read Mason's story - wow. I lost our first daughter, Anna Vivian, to an early second trimester miscarriage and we remember her in various ways to keep her memory with us. Like you, we're so grateful she is in the arms of the Lord and that we'll see her one day.
had it on my calendar that it would be a year. praying for you all, and especially you and chris. i am so glad that girls wanted to celebrate and that you let them! we continue to pray for you as we know a year is such a short time.
Tina, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your baby girl Anna Vivian! What a wonderful comfort our Lord is, especially during times of loss. Thank you for taking the time to read Masons story.
Natalie, Thank you so much for remembering us during this time and for your prayers. What great comfort it is to know that others are lifting us up in pray during this time. Praying that you are all enjoying your summer break!
Anna
I've been thinking of you, Anna and praying that the Lord will carry both you and Chris during this time.
Sending love and hugs, my dear friend.
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