August 8 at 6:13 pm ...............
Twenty seven years ago, I was given the most incredible gift in the world, although at the time I could not begin to comprehend how this beautiful and treasured gift would radically change my life. Nothing could have prepared me for the unconditional, deep, unique, fiercely protective, agape love that I received from my Heavenly Father for you over the years. As I poured that love into you, you in return would give that love to everyone you came in contact with. You taught so many people, including me, the definition of unconditional love, it didn’t matter who they were. I never could have imagined how radically different I would become as a result of you and how God would equip me and shape me into the woman I am today. I am who I am today because of the gift of you. I am a better person because of you. You were the wind beneath my wings, and there is a hole in my soul that can never be filled, but every morning I attempt to apply a salve to my ache through the Lord’s tender mercies and His promise to me that I will see you again. I long for that day when we will spend eternity together. Life on earth is just not the same without you, my precious child. I miss you terribly. In the meantime, “I will not lose heart. Though outwardly I am wasting away, inwardly, I am being renewed day by day. These light and momentary troubles are achieving for me an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So I will fix my eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen, for what is seen is temporary and what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Cor. 4:16-18. Happy 27th Birthday, my sweet angel boy, Elisha. I love you to the moon and back.
Moms, honor your child with your words and your life. Remember the beauty of the gift of your child – God’s gift. Be encouraged by Melody’s words, and encourage someone else with your own words. Be the one who sustains the light of your own child’s heritage. Happy Birthday to all of our children.
