Update # 2

Since our blog is the easiest place to update most of you, we wanted to let you guys know how we're doing. Although we are still so sad about what has happened, we have seen God's grace and mercy and experienced His peace like never before.

I know that many of you were praying for us yesterday as we honored Jeffrey at his memorial service. A lot of it is a blur, but something that stuck with me from Kevin's message to us is that God doesn't just give us peace in these situations...he gives us His peace.

Today was also really special for us because it was our first time back to church. I must admit that it was hard for me to go, especially knowing that it was going to be the Christmas service. But we were so so blessed by our friends there. Many of you read this blog, and so I just want to tell you how much we were encouraged by your hugs and love. God has been so faithful to us through this whole experience, and even though church wasn't "fun" today, it was so meaningful for us to be there worshiping Him.

Many of you have asked how you can help or if there is anything you can do. Right now the best thing you can do is pray for us. We have also deeply appreciated the emails and cards we have received. I know in the past I've been in the position when I didn't know if sending something would make someone feel better or worse...for us it has been so healing.

If you really want to have a good cry, I want to include the song that we played yesterday at Jeffrey's funeral. It's called "Glory Baby" by Watermark. (I don't know how to put the actual song on here, but it's worth finding on the internet...it's beautiful.) I've always thought this song was so meaningful, but it spoke directly to our hearts this week. In case you don't want to read the whole thing, our favorite line is "Heaven is your home, And it's all you'll ever know." What a comforting truth.

Glory Baby

Glory baby, you slipped away as fast as we could say baby…baby..
You were growing, what happened dear?
You disappeared on us baby…baby..
Heaven will hold you before we do
Heaven will keep you safe until we’re home with you…
Until we’re home with you…

Miss you everyday
Miss you in every way
But we know there’s a
day when we will hold you
We will hold you
You’ll kiss our tears away
When we’re home to stay
Can’t wait for the day when we will see you
We will see you
But baby let sweet Jesus hold you
‘till mom and dad can hold you…
You’ll just have heaven before we do
You’ll just have heaven before we do

Sweet little babies, it’s hard to
understand it ‘cause we’re hurting
We are hurting
But there is healing
And we know we’re stronger people through the growing
And in knowing-
That all things work together for our good
And God works His purposes just like He said He would…
Just like He said He would…

I can’t imagine heaven’s lullabies
and what they must sound like
But I will rest in knowing, heaven is your home
And it’s all you’ll ever know…all you’ll ever know…