I read back through all our entries in the blog tonight and am shocked to feel (from reading) how quickly Luke's life went. When I was living all this it seemed unending. I so badly wanted to know where we were heading when we were going through all this and now am so thankful God didn't show me. We were able to live each day to the fullest whether good or bad with Luke. We truly just took it one day at a time. I'm glad it seemed long to us because we were only going to have Luke here for a short time. I am doing okay with my grieving. I miss that sweet little boy I knew here on earth, but am so thrilled for him that he is free from the struggles of this world. I know there will still be tears in fact they are usually right there at the surface but I do feel the peace of God which does surpass ALL understanding. I have the hope that I will be with Luke again and the knowledge that God has orchestrated his whole little short life.
Lamentations 3:22 "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning, great is your faithfulness."
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Susan, I still look morning and evening and inbetween to see and "feel" how you are.
We love you and continue our prayers for you.
Roxie
I remember Dr. Thom Meigs' (Angela's dad) sermon regarding grief and loss one Sunday when he was subbing for Dr. Hughes. He said something like, "...tears are more than tears, they are cascading drops of love." I really liked that. I would imagine you all have lots of drops of love for Luke - let them show. Love, Cynthia
Hellos Dear Family
I am only now able to write this little message. It all had to sink in but, with your guidance and words it has. Again I must say bless you all. There are not many more words, just that we love you all very much.
Pam & John Denney
Susan,Eric,Hogan,Sydney&Sugar(The big white lab),
Watching your family and go through the service for Luke just confirmed in person your family's strong and wonderful faith. Your time was short with Luke, however your faith was strengthened so much. Tears are great drops of love and do help with healing. I too like Roxie want to look to see how you are feeling. The blog has kept all of us so much in touch. I continue to pray for you and your family that over time your hearts will feel better. I enjoyed my days with all of you we had lots of tears and even lots of good laughter. I love all of you more than you will ever know (even wet Sugar)! It was great to talk to you this week. I can't wait to see a picture of Luke's corner garden.
All my love,
Christie
Hi Susan~
I am so at a loss for words, and when you meet me you'll see how rare that really is. . .
I think Luke's journey on earth is exactly like ours. . .short! We feel like it's a long time, but the Bible tells us it is only a fraction of our time in Heaven--amen and amen is all I have to say about that! :o)
I think of you several times a day and lift you up each time. Tears have a wonderful healing power-- "and every tear I've cried
You hold in your hand"
Blessings,
Jane
You are still in my prayers. It is amazing how God used a precious baby to work in lives so far away. I thank God that you have shared Luke's story with us. I send my prayers and love.
Nicole from TN
You guys are still in my thoughts and prayers every day. Please, know that! Only God can carry you through!
It's almost like you were living it in slow motion but now, looking back, it's like rewinding a video - it all seems to have happened so quickly. I know we will always think we should have "one more" on that golf cart of yours...so we will just carry the love we have for Luke and pray that will help you all as a family.
I just wanted to say, that for those of us that were reading, praying and following along with your blog, it didn't feel fast to us. I don't really know how to put this into words, but I'll try. The last week in March, my family and I went out of town for 6 days. For 6 days I hadn't been able to check on Luke's status. When I got home, I was praying so hard as I logged on. I kept thinking that anything could have happened in that time frame. And there he was, still hanging in there! I was so relieved! Even though we were not there, or living it as you were, the daily prayers and updates made it feel a part of our day. You are in my prayers, still.
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