Angel babe....

My dear niece, Shalom.
How I miss you,  sweet babe. I hardly even knew yiu, but you were so much a part of your mommy and aunties conversations and dreams. Some days I weep... hardly grasping the reality that you really are gone.
And yet, free.
I picture you touring heaven, wildly excited over some pretty flower, or giggling with grandma.  I see you looking into Jesus face when we are sad about you not being here, an asking Him to keep us faithful so one day this circle will not be broken.
You were so beautiful. So so pretty! !! But your body was so sick. Now you are whole! You make heaven and healing feel so real. I can't wait to see you again. And to pick you up and hold you close. I never got to do that here, and that makes me sad.
But one day, one day! We will all be together.
Maranatha...

Happy birthday Zoey!

You came into our life, and our hearts fell deeply in love with you. What a gift you are to our family!! Your name means LIFE and truely, you live up to that.

You have taught us that there is oil of joy for mourning, beauty for ashes and that redemption sometimes comes in small steps, but that EVERY STEP forward is a gift. 

You remind me of a butterfly.. fluttering among flowers. Your smile  makes my heart well in thankfulness when you spill over into giggles. 

You work so hard in school, and your consistent dream of being a teacher allows me to see a special part of your heart. 

God has great things in mind for you, precious. His plan for you is perfect. 

Beautiful. 

Full of redemption. 

You are a gift and we are honored to be 

the recipients.  

Happy 10th!!