I (Holly) went back to Vanderbilt yesterday to join other families that have lost children at "A Time for Remembering". It was an event hosted by some groups at Vandy. The event was so well done--except that the rain didn't cooperate. First, we gathered for a speaker, some music, and reading of names (of all the children represented). Then, we were supposed to go to the Children's Garden to each plant a flower--but it was pouring. So we stayed for refreshments and then came home. We were each sent home with a rosemary plant because rosemary is a symbol of remebrance (besides, I love to cook with it and I have been saying that I would start a spice garden). I was even able to see one of our favorite PICU nurses--she was with us the first day after surgery and Luke's last day. It is amazing how--in just a few days--I would call her more than just Luke's nurse but a friend. A special friend went with me and we had a nice time talking on the way up and back. We walked through the hospital a little. I didn't mention the trip to most of you because I didn't want you to feel like you had to join me! Justin didn't go because we all grieve differently.
Can you pray for a friend of ours, Maggie? She and I were pregnant at the same time. She now has 4 children and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer DURING her pregnancy. She has been having some dizziness recently and now there is a metastasis to her brain. Losing a child is hard---knowing you might not see your child's first birthday is....impossible to comprehend. Pray that the surgeon can completely remove the tumor this FRIDAY with no residual deficits for Maggie (problems walking/talking/etc). Pray for YEARS with her precious husband and children.
Do you feel the same internal battle I do? I long for Maggie to be here on this earth for many more years just like I wished the same for Luke yet Luke is praising God in heaven and part of me wants to be there now!! And that is what we are all working, waiting and yearning for, isn't it? I have to keep focused on the important tasks that are still here before me: my husband, my son, the dirty laundry, cooking dinner, loving others, loving Christ. May God bless you as you serve Him today in the big and small things.
Monday, June 25, 2007
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Dearest Holly, I was brought to tears reading about Maggie, yes she will be in my daily prayers and every time I think of her. It is so hard for me to understand why God would take a mom from the precsious gifts (children) He gave to her. I pray that the surgery will go well and that she will fully recover and live for many more wonderful years with her wonderful family. I am also praying for her husband and children as they go through this very very hard time together as a family.
I also continue to pray for your sister and her family and for you. Justin and Zach. You are very special to us and we love you so very much!
Margie
We will pray for Maggie. I'm so thankful for a Lord that weeps with us and who fixes the brokenness in this world, thankful too for a place where all things broken are made new again. We're a little shaken up here right now too and I sympathize with you and with Maggie, more than ever. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
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