July 23, 2023
When “we thank God for giving us Oliver”, and all four of our children, we are recognizing that our most precious possessions belonged to Him first. If ‘God gives’, He must initially possess. It’s a hard concept to grasp; God giving us His beloved children to care for as our own. But, it’s the only “thought” that helps me as heartache continues to intertwine itself throughout every day; fully realizing our family will never be ‘complete’ earth-side. As we dedicated Oliver back to God, we were reminded that we still have the hope of holding all four children in our arms one day. I believe Theodore was watching on Sunday, looking down from Heaven’s balcony, knowing that we’re all simply on the front porch waiting for that special day to be welcomed-in, “back home”.
I never knew joy and grief could pair so well, but they do. God Bless You, Oliver. You are loved; first by God, and immensely by us.
Alexandria
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