Today we are focused on remembering all we were given when we welcomed our little guy into the world and then released him into heaven's arms. It feels impossible that a year has passed with this, his first birthday, being one of the biggest mile markers on our journey yet. One year ago exactly, we were reveling in listening to Luke's cries and watching him wiggle as our hearts were broken wide open never to be whole again. But what we did not and could not have known then, was that as God was allowing our hearts to be broken, he also immediately began mending them into vessels with an increased capacity to love, appreciate, feel and cherish. We continue to be so grateful to God for blessing us with our beloved Luke and we celebrate and remember him with all of the warmth, depth of grief, fragile joy and gratitude our mended hearts can muster.
Remembering with you, friends ... Luke's fighting spirit, the attentiveness of your doctor and nurses, the tenderness of Harold's ministry, the earnest circle in prayer chapel, and the beautiful, arms-wide-open love that you both demonstrated. Many lives have changed forever because of Luke's life. Love you.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your family today. Thank you for all that you have shared with us. May you continued to be blessed and my the memory of your sweet son continue to be with us all.
ReplyDeleteBeth
We have been thinking of you and praying for you guys. Thanks for being so vulnerable and for sharing your incredible story. We love you.
ReplyDeleteI love you guys so much! I'm sure Jake is at Luke's birthday party in heaven.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you, Joe, and your miracle Luke today. Much love to you all.
ReplyDeleteI have been thinking of you all today. Thank you for sharing this journey. Your courage and faith are inspiring! May God continue to bless you!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you always, especially on this special, bitter-sweet anniversary. Your unique ability and willingness to share your story continues to inspire me. Luke speaks to your heart and it comes out in your writings. Please continue to share with all of us. God Bless you, Joe and little baby L on the way.
ReplyDeleteShannon L.