I have never done a give-away, but here goes!! If you leave a comment after this post, I'll mail you one of the "BUCKLE UP FOR MAL" keychains. Shortly after Mals accident, her older sister Ashleigh started giving talks to schools about the importance of seatbelt safety along with the keychains.
If you would like to visit Malorie's website in her memory, click on:
http://legobeaver.com/malorie/malorie1html
I can't believe it's been 19 years ago you blessed our lives! GOD IS GOOD!!!
"For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations." Psalm 100:5
This is the verse I am repeating in my head today as I miss my Angel Malorie. I still sometimes ask why? I don't know why Malorie was killed in a car accident 5 years ago just before her 14th birthday. I do know that is was the best day of her life, because she went home to our Heavenly Father! But oh, what a tragedy, and the worst day of my life!
BUT.... I cling to the factual knowledge that God is good, regadless. Tragedies in this life are beyond our understanding this side of Heaven.
I believe Jesus is good deep in my soul and that's what is so precious to me!
Faith is not something we can see. We have to step out of our comfort zone and trust God, no matter what! "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see". Hebrews 11:1
So...
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for letting us be Mal's Parents for almost 14 years! Father, thank you for being good and your love endures forever! Grant me the faith to know that you are good all of the time, even during the most difficult times in this life. When I am weak, lift me up. Let me rely on your everlasting love for me. In Jesus Name, Amen.
And..Dear Father, give Mal a big hug and kiss for me and tell her we love her!!!!!!
I'll end this blog with a quote I truly believe in from David Jeremiah of My Hearts Desire,
"The pursuit of God has no shortcuts.. You simply must keep walking, keep seeking, and keep yearning. Keep at it, and you won't be disappointed!
Love you All,
Its good to hear from you again. I stand in awe of your faith and courage in the sight of such a loss. WOW! I dont know if I could be so strong.
ReplyDeleteAnd then to use it to teach other kids about the importance of seatbelts.
That is truly awesome!!
Love you!!!! Just added you to my blogroll!
ReplyDeleteGod bless your day!
Nick and Mal are having a great Christmas, aren't they?????/
Yeah!
Love you!
Tammy
Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your blog. I can't imagine your grief; as a parent, my heart is broken for you. I'm SO grateful that you continue to bless and praise God despite your family's tragedy. I have a chronic disease so, although I haven't endured the death of a child, I have experienced my own sort of loss. You are a great encouragement...keep pressing on!
I concur with Libby. What faith and courage! May God continue to bless you and help your bravery. Happy birthday, Mal!
ReplyDeleteIn the face of such tragedy, your faith in God is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteMay God bless your family especially Mal.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you stopped by my blog yesterday...so happy to hear from you again (and to have found your blog as I had lost all my stored favorites when I moved from one computer to another!) I hope all is going well and that everyone is enjoying summer at your house. Summer is here with all its heat - but I'm not complaining. I like summer:)
ReplyDeleteGlad you joined the giveaway...hope you win. But, then again, I hope everyone wins! I just love connecting with friends! Keep in touch -
Jennifer
Hey, I'm just checking in! How are you? I still have Malorie on my key chain! I pray for you often! Please email me at tammynischan@yahoo.com and let me know how you are doing.
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
tammy :)