I was digging through one of my dresser drawers yesterday and uncovered a pair of Emma's socks and little hand mittens. I lifted them to my nose and breathed in deep, thinking that I would be able to smell that "baby" smell. My heart broke a little and the tears welled up in my eyes as I remembered my sweet little girl. How I wish I could have held her a little longer and enjoyed my daughter more than I did. I miss her.
This time of year is hard as I imagine it is for any parent who's ever lost a child. Right after she died, every night when I prayed I asked the Lord to please give her a hug and a kiss for me. I don't do it as much now...but I miss her as much now as I did back then.
This would have been her second Christmas with us. I guess what's cool is that she gets to spend every day with Jesus. Every day in heaven is a celebration of our Savior.
I look forward to the day that I will see her again...not that I want my life here on earth to end anytime soon ... but I am ready when God calls me home to heaven. I have no fears or doubts. Heaven does exist. Jesus is real. God is good.
I just remember that even though she is no longer here with me on earth, I'll be able to spend eternity with her in heaven. And one day my whole family will be together in the splendor of heaven, worshiping the Lord for eternity.
This time of year is hard as I imagine it is for any parent who's ever lost a child. Right after she died, every night when I prayed I asked the Lord to please give her a hug and a kiss for me. I don't do it as much now...but I miss her as much now as I did back then.
This would have been her second Christmas with us. I guess what's cool is that she gets to spend every day with Jesus. Every day in heaven is a celebration of our Savior.
I look forward to the day that I will see her again...not that I want my life here on earth to end anytime soon ... but I am ready when God calls me home to heaven. I have no fears or doubts. Heaven does exist. Jesus is real. God is good.
I just remember that even though she is no longer here with me on earth, I'll be able to spend eternity with her in heaven. And one day my whole family will be together in the splendor of heaven, worshiping the Lord for eternity.