Brandon & Kristin

Brandon & Kristin

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

His Glory


Here's 2 more pictures of our Addie. They were both taken the last hour of her life, when we were together in our hospital room. There are waves of reality that wash over me. Deeper and deeper levels of the reality that she's gone. Death on this earth is so final. I won't see her again here. But praise God, that this life isn't the end. That there is joy forever with Jesus. I'm so thankful, too, that although I desire to be a mother to my own children, there is joy and satisfaction in this life with or without marriage, children, possessions, perfect jobs, etc... I need reminders of that now in these days. That God didn't take Addie from us to simply injure us. He hasn't brought us grief as if it pleased Him to do so. But He has provided eternal life here and forever in Christ. I have many thoughts/wonderings these days about His glory; about my fear and the future; about hope;... I will try to keep writing some of these thoughts down in this blog. It's good for me to write and we hear stories of how God is using this in your lives as well. And that makes me happy, as a mother, to hear how God is using Addie's short life for His glory.

6 comments:

christa said...

Thank you for posting these precious pictures and for sharing your heart. Your blog reminded me of a "For His Glory" story about Addie's life from Minneapolis. Remind me to share it with you this weekend. I just can't wait to be with you! Love, Christa

Anonymous said...

thank you so much for sharing with everyone on this blog. i still think about you often and keep you in my prayers every day. i am so happy that you had a chance to see all of your far-away family and friends. i love the pictures. she is just such a beautiful baby girl!
with love,
lauren

Kristin said...

Oh Kristin and Brandon, how my heart aches for you. Vanessa (Nettleton) Kuder shared your blog with me when I was visting her and Daniel last month.

It's been such a long time since EDGE ended...I got married last summer. My husband Dan and I live in Cincinnati.

I am praying for you guys...for continued healing and comfort as you trust in the Almighty One.

Love in Christ,
Kristin (Douglas) Nahirniak

The Bouchards said...

Oh, what a little pumpkin, Kristin! That picture makes me want to cuddle her close. I'm glad I get to see you this weekend. You continue to be in my heart.

Susan

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