Thank goodness we have a chance for a bright new beginning each and every day. Since yesterday wasn't my best (to say the least), I really tried to change my perspective today and focus on precious Liliana and the other wonderful aspects of our life. I recently heard a song about parenthood that encapsulates my feelings about raising our daughter. Its truth and beauty brought tears to my eyes.
Find Your Wings by Mark Harris
It's only for a moment you are mine to hold.
The plans that heaven has for you will all too soon unfold.
So many different prayers I'll pray for all that you might do;
But most of all I'll want to know you're walking in the truth.
And If I never told you--I want you to know
That as I watch you grow...
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams,
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things.
I'm here for you, whatever this life brings,
So let my love give you roots and help you find your wings.
May passion be the wind that leads you through your days,
And may conviction keep you strong and guide you on your way.
May there be many moments that make your life so sweet;
Oh, but more than memories...
I pray that God would fill your heart with dreams,
And that faith gives you the courage to dare to do great things .
I'm here for you, whatever this life brings,
So let my love give you roots and help you find your wings.
It's not living if you don't reach for the sky;
I'll have tears as you take off, but I'll cheer as you fly.
Beautiful, huh?
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Special thanks to our friends & neighbors, Jen and Michael, who surprised us with a ready-made breakfast casserole and great conversation last night. Our gratitude to sweet Catherine for providing a terrific dinner for us tonight. And a million thanks for the encouraging cards, emails and calls we continue to receive. Every kind word helps to lift our spirits and move us through to the next phase of this grief process. May God bless you all!
4 comments:
Oh Ramona and Wade,
What a bad sister/ sister-in-law have I been. I have been caught up in the whirl of San Fran and have not been checking my computer/your blogs. I felt shame for not responding to this vital issue as it arised. I am at a loss for words. I can't fully understand what you are dealing with, but I do know my heart is crying out with you. Your amazing ability to be so strong as your faith carries you through this trial really is tremendous and uplifting in my eyes. I love your attachments like poems, etc. It reveils truelly that Lord has a plan for each and everyone of us and that it always better in the end than we could ever expect. I am very sorry that you are enduring this pain, hurt grief, anger, etc. What ever I can do you for you that may help even a little know I am here although physically I am little father away than I would like at this point.
Thanks for sharing your innermost experiences. My prayers are for you everyday! love, Sarah
bigs hugs to everyone of you!
Ramona,
First of all, let me say I am so very very sorry for your recent loss; all of your losses for that matter. I know I can not even begin to understand what you are feeling right now.
You are not mistaken, you do not know me, and I do not know you. I'm not sure how I ended up at your blog, other than I was lead here. I have no experienced loss, but I am no stranger to infertility. This isn't something I normally do, but I'm going to go out on a limb and share with you a forum of great support specifically for christian women experiencing fertility challenges and/or pregnancy loss. http://www.hannah.org
Once again I'm very sorry for your losses.
Niki
Ramona-
I heard Mark Harris sing this song on TV several months ago and it made me cry then and I cried again when I read the lyrics again this afternoon. Thanks for sharing it. We continue to pray for you guys continually - that you will find His peace in this situation. I know the pain is intense, but I pray that you guys will grow in Him through this trial!
Julie Bauer
Have you ever heard the song "Noah" by Michael W. Smith? Very sad, but very encouraging.
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