Today, March 4, 2012, was our second child's due date.
We will never have the privilege of meeting our sweet baby on this earth, but my sadness is replaced by peace and joy as I imagine him or her being in the presence of Jesus each and every day. A part of me yearns to be right there as well, kissing those sweet cheeks as we worship our Savior.
Thank you, Father, for creating a new life, even if it was a short life of only 10 weeks in our eyes. We are humbled and grateful for our second child.
As we processed our grief, we knew that we wanted to remember our little one. We prayed this baby's life would have a lasting impact here on the earth, not just in his or her Mommy and Daddy's hearts. With God's gentle guidance, we decided to sponsor a Compassion child.
I am honored to introduce Epen (short for Stevan), born on March 4, 2002........
Whenever I look at Epen, I see a precious child of God in need of love and basic needs, just as our child would have been. My Hero and I are so thankful to have the opportunity to impact his life.
So, today, we are singing Happy Birthday to Epen, the little boy who holds my heart in a deep, special way.
Counting gifts...
659. Honoring the life of our second child by impacting the life of a very special boy named Epen.
It's a beautiful thing you are doing!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you Eva! I hope you are doing well.
DeleteWhat a beautiful thing you are doing. "Gratitude in the hard stuff" is what I like to call it.
ReplyDeleteI too have lost 2 beautiful babies before they were due to be born and I know I will see them one day but now they live with the One who created them.
God bless you!
Liz, Thank you for sharing your story. Yes, "gratitude in the hard stuff." I am sorry for your losses, but I understand your hope as you wait to meet your sweet babies one day!
DeleteYou show the heart of God in taking the deepest hurts and redeeming them for beauty and hope.
ReplyDeleteThanks Austin. Your wording is powerful and we are thankful to have this opportunity to magnify His name. Looking forward to seeing you guys soon.
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