Happy 3rd Birthday Molly!
Precious girl,
How is that three years have flown by already? I am so thankful that my memories of you are still so fresh and clear. I remember all the moments of holding you in my arms, feeling your little chest rise and fall with each breath, and kissing your sweet skin from top to bottom.
Yesterday I visited your doorway with several close girlfriends. It was truly a wonderful time, remembering you in various ways, and feeling so proud of you for the way you continue to touch so many lives in such a profound way. It is true that one day our bodies will fail and God will beckon us to his throne, calling us to leave behind this fragile world. And when we do go Home, we leave behind us a legacy. You, my precious daughter, have left quite the legacy. You have brought so many to feet of Jesus. You have taught others what it means to enjoy each and every moment we are given, for it might be the last. You have been embraced by so many, even those we will never meet this side of Heaven. Molly, you have shown your Mom and Dad what it means to build our foundation on Jesus Christ.
Matthew 7:24-27
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
I cannot and do not ever want to imagine what it would be like to walk through grief and not know our Savior Jesus. What a tragedy and what hope would I have? None. And yet, I can only pray that those who do not know Jesus would come to know him through grief and be changed forever.
Molly, thank you for showing us to the feet of Jesus. For giving us a renewed perspective on our relationship with the Lord and how we cannot do this life alone. I miss my sweet girl so very much! I wish I could hold you in my lap and read you a bedtime story, tucking you into bed and kissing you on your sweet cheeks. I cannot wait till one day, not too far from now, when I will be called home as you were and when I will no longer shed tears of pain and sorrow. I will not be able to stand on my feet, but collapsing to the ground as I open my arms and watch you run with joy towards me! Your laughter, your smile, your joy, your precious heart! I cannot wait to hear you, see you, and feel you all over again!! What a reunion it will be! I cannot wait!
Until then, I love you so much!
Mommy
How is that three years have flown by already? I am so thankful that my memories of you are still so fresh and clear. I remember all the moments of holding you in my arms, feeling your little chest rise and fall with each breath, and kissing your sweet skin from top to bottom.
Yesterday I visited your doorway with several close girlfriends. It was truly a wonderful time, remembering you in various ways, and feeling so proud of you for the way you continue to touch so many lives in such a profound way. It is true that one day our bodies will fail and God will beckon us to his throne, calling us to leave behind this fragile world. And when we do go Home, we leave behind us a legacy. You, my precious daughter, have left quite the legacy. You have brought so many to feet of Jesus. You have taught others what it means to enjoy each and every moment we are given, for it might be the last. You have been embraced by so many, even those we will never meet this side of Heaven. Molly, you have shown your Mom and Dad what it means to build our foundation on Jesus Christ.
Matthew 7:24-27
24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. 26 But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”
I cannot and do not ever want to imagine what it would be like to walk through grief and not know our Savior Jesus. What a tragedy and what hope would I have? None. And yet, I can only pray that those who do not know Jesus would come to know him through grief and be changed forever.
Molly, thank you for showing us to the feet of Jesus. For giving us a renewed perspective on our relationship with the Lord and how we cannot do this life alone. I miss my sweet girl so very much! I wish I could hold you in my lap and read you a bedtime story, tucking you into bed and kissing you on your sweet cheeks. I cannot wait till one day, not too far from now, when I will be called home as you were and when I will no longer shed tears of pain and sorrow. I will not be able to stand on my feet, but collapsing to the ground as I open my arms and watch you run with joy towards me! Your laughter, your smile, your joy, your precious heart! I cannot wait to hear you, see you, and feel you all over again!! What a reunion it will be! I cannot wait!
Until then, I love you so much!
Mommy
Comments
I thank you for sharing your beautiful heart to others! I just sent your book to a grieving mom today - I know she will be blessed by it.
I don't think I have your correct email anymore, but would love to hear from you!
Your Houston friend! Jaimie
Much love and strength,
Jayne