8.19.12 Evening

Today a friend said to me that "You will be able to do it..." because I am a strong woman and when I replied back, thank you.  She said "Well... I don't know many who could endure what you have"  I replied that I have not endured anything compared to what I read last night (PM Sermon) and that there are people all around who have endured far greater in their young lives. I went on to remind her of what she endured in a short period of time and how she was a remarkably strong woman.   After these text messages, I went on facebook and was immediately stopped in my tracks reminding me what today was.

Today is a day for HOPE "A day to spread awareness against pregnancy loss, infant loss and still birth.   Today, please take a moment to remember those babies gone too soon and their families."-AV
I have family and many friends (including the one I spoke of above) whom had endured the loss of an unborn child and my heart broke for each of them as they tried again.  But it is the story of friend and classmate that reminds me daily for over a year now just how precious life is.  What they have endured daily is heart breaking and an inspiration.

Yesterday I posted this: "She wonders why the Holocaust happened… but affirms God’s love and power and goodness.  She has learned to live with the unsolved mystery of suffering, and to glorify God"  (PM 8.18) This could be said for those who have lost their children.  We wonder why the loss happened.... and live with the unsolved mystery of suffering and the need to glorify God. 

¹⁸The LORD is near to the brokenhearted
and saves the crushed in spirit.
 -PSALM 34

  

In memory of Cullen Steiner Veals. Lived 5 hrs, died from Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Your entire family especially mom, dad, sisters and twin brother, Grady miss you terribly, but know that you are now their superhero Angel watching out for them all.

May all the Angels look down and guide us through the days.  For tomorrow shall be a Marvelous Monday.