I was moved beyond tears. We never know when some special event, word or whatever might move us more than we had expected. Before I go to bed each night I take time to read Michelle's blog and hear her thoughts concerning this journey we are on with Janie Beth. And tonight was no different. And as I read, all I could say was that "I was moved beyond tears."
My heart aches for the very real fact that I may have to bury my baby girl. My heart is overwhelmed when I see how my oldest two children are trying so gallantly to process what is happening and work through their own pain. But watching Michelle's journey through pain, tears and resounding faith can move anyone into deep felt emotions and a stirred faith. I am so blessed to have a wife that is so deeply in love with and trusting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
As I was sitting here processing all of this I began to think of the Christmas that is before us. I am reminded that when God sent His Son to be born on that special day He knew His Son would die, and in a most horrible fashion. God knew that His Son would die for you and for me. WOW!!! God does know our hurt and our journey, and He is faithful and true.
One of the great Christmas passages is found in Isaiah 9:6-7 when we are told:
"For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given...and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace...."
During this time of year we celebrate not the Child doomed to death, but rather the Wonderful One who would save us from our sin. The Wonderful One who would conquer death and the grave. The Wonderful One who loved each and everyone of us. I relish the Wonderful One that we prepare to celebrate this season, and I cling to the fact that the Wonderful One of Christmas is light to my family and will still be wonderful no matter what lies ahead.
Thank You Father God for giving to us the Wonderful One. Thank You for caring about us. Thank You for holding Janie Beth in Your hands.
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