Tonight is prom. The kids always go downtown and have prom pictures taken in front of our city hall. I wanted to go see all of her friends dressed up, but when the time came, I couldn't do it. I hated to be there and them see me cry. I don't want them to be sad on what is a happy day for them.
2 of Mal's best friends stopped by on their way to prom and gave me a beautiful pink rose. Of course I had a few tears, but was so happy they thought of me. I know her friends haven't forgotten her.
So, as I sit here tonight, in my quiet time with God, I know in my heart Mal is having the time of her life, and the prom she is at tonight, is more elegant than we could ever imagine!
I am off to read my Bible, talk to my Heavenly Father, cry to him and ask for his peace to help me thru until we see our Angel Mal again.
Grace 2 U,
natalie
Bless your heart...I cant imagine what you are dealing with. Please know that I too will pray for your strength and courage!!
ReplyDeleteNatalie....after I read this I went straight to the shower to get ready for church. I tend to pray alot in the shower because that's the only place I have time alone. Anyways....I am really trying to make an effort to pray for my friends more, especially if I say that I am going to. As I went through the list in my head, I came to you. I said even though, I don't know her, I can't imagine her pain and suffering through this. God stopped me and said "But I can"....and I remembered He went through the same thing, the seperation for His child, for 33 years!! BUT....here's the best part, the 33 years was a drop in the bucket compared to the eternity they will spend together in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThe same applies to you and your daughter!!! It won't be long until you will hold her in your arms again.
Maybe someone else has said this to you before, maybe not....but I felt it was something I was supposed to tell you today!
Hang in there girl...He knows what you are going through!!!!
Gotta run....time for church!
Dear Natalie,
ReplyDeleteI just have to say... I understand. Gerad was my youngest and he's been gone 11 years now. As both of my older children have gotten to graduation time we have to start going through pictures of their childhood and it always... is a tough thing for me because I see pictures of Gerad too. It's hard because you want to make happy memories for your living children and yet you have these sad feelings too... of missing those who are no longer here. I weep for you and I feel your pain... and those are your Father's words to you also. The Father weeps with us and holds us each and every time we walk down those memory lanes and He's with us when we're wondering what our children are doing now...
Keep holding His hand because He's still holding yours.
Love,
Bonnele
How very sweet for Mallory's friends to stop by and remember you - and her - and their special! No...Mallory is not forgotten - such a wonderful thing for a mom to know!! I will be praying that the Lord will give you a special blessing...and hug just for you...this week!
ReplyDeleteTyler's class will be seniors next year....I can imagine it is going to be an emotional one for all of us!
God bles your week -
Jennifer
Hi Natalie,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for what you're going through. God is faithful and He will carry you through this.
I will email you in a day or two. Sorry for the delay. :)
Hi Natalie,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for dropping by my blog and leaving such a sweet comment. I would love for you to send Jason a keychain... and yes... He did have his seatbelt on. As I sit here... I am so humbled by God's mercy on Jason... yet so brokenhearted for you. I am almost ashamed that I posted about his accident. There seems to be so much "guilt" in our blessing. Do not think for one minute that I do not realize how blessed we have been. I am humbled that you would comment in all of your grief. I will send you my mailing address. It would be my pleasure to accept your gift.
blessings,
Lynn
Hey, Natalie! Thank you so much for your precious comment. I tresure those left by my friends in bloggyland! I have read your blog, and mercy, bless your heart! Y'all are truly living out your faith during this time. THank you for sharing about your feelings and strength that God has given you. You are touching the lives of so many!!
ReplyDeleteI encourage you to pickup where you left off in running!! Pick out a 5k and do it!! It will be fun...especially if you do it with a friend. Let me if you do.
I've added you to my Livestrong prayer bracelet for tomorrow's race. Thank you for letting me pray for you as I run!! I'll try to post again on Monday night or Tuesday!
Hugs,
Susan