Jeffrey's official due date was today. It's a weird milestone to pass. For many weeks, I have dreaded this day, but with it I know God has brought so much healing and peace to our lives.
There's a lot we could probably write about it, but I just want to keep it simple. This week, someone spoke at our MOPS meeting from the book of Ecclesiastes. What he said was so perfect for what we're going through. I'll share it here:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
A time to cry and a time to laugh.
A time to grieve and a time to dance.
A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones.
A time to embrace and a time to turn away.
A time to search and a time to quit searching.
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear and a time to mend.
A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
A time to love and a time to hate.
A time for war and a time for peace.
Who would ever imagine that we would be experiencing so many of these things at the same time right now? We have comfort in knowing that God has known all along. And He gives us all the grace and peace we need to get through each moment.
We miss Jeffrey so much, but we are so thankful that today he is rejoicing in Heaven.
3 comments:
Praying for you guys today. And, happy belated birthday!!!
Wow, that is beautiful. Thinking of you both today.
I must have been so entertained by the pantyhose on the head pictures that last time I read your blog, I completely missed the happy news of your pregnancy. I'm sure it's many mixed emotions. Praying for a healthy pregnancy and baby and an extra dose of peace and joy.
Sarah and Chris,
I wish I had remembered it was today. I'm so pleased by the way you have relied on God through all this. I am so thankful for our God who heals our hurts. A God who knows what we are feeling and gives us the grace we need. I know that you will never stop missing Jeffrey. But one day the hurt will all but go away and all you will feel is the excitment of getting to meet him in heaven one day. I love you guys and will continue to pray as you keep healing.
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