8 years ago we welcomed our third child into our family. Two days later he passed away. The surrounding events are crisply remembered, and the miracles from our two days with our sweet baby and the past 8 years come to mind as we celebrate David's birthday today. We still curl inward with indescribable pain at his passing, but with hearts filled with faith, we look forward to the miracle of the resurrection, and to the many miracles of being a family forever.
(Bob's hand on David's belly, day 1)
Christmas is a special season for us - we are so thankful for our Father in Heaven's gift to us of His Only Begotton Son, Jesus Christ. Because of Him, our lives have meaning, direction, hope, love, comfort, peace, and many other beautiful and unspeakable gifts.
9 comments:
What a sweet little one ... always watching down so closely as I'm sure he is eager to join again with his family! Merry Christmas!
I love to look at pictures of those precious days with David. He is with you on special days, like this one, and doing our Father's work along with other loved ones who have passed on. He is in good company, and we will all be together again. We know this, and what a blessing that knowledge is in our lives.
Love, MOM . Mam-ma
Wow, that is a lot of faith .. you are an amazing lady Dresden!
I was thinking about you guys today, and about David. I'm strengthened by watching your faith and hearing your testimony. Love you!
What a beautiful and touching post. We also are looking forward to the time when we can hug David and tell him how much he means to us. His very short stay here has had a profound effect on many people. What wonderful hope we have knowing that families are forever!
I too remember this day eight years ago. You are wonderful parents and wonderful examples to all of the rest of us.Sweet little David is part of our family and is never forgotten. It will be awesome to be reunited with him.
We love him and all of you,
Marcy
What a wonderful blessing the gospel is and the comfort it brings. also it's the best incentive to do what it takes to be a forever family.
Greg
I am so grateful for David. In those two days he spent with us on earth, he taught me so much. I am so grateful for your family and the amazing faith and love you have. I know you will see him again and we will all be together forever. I can't wait to see what a wonderful missionary he's been up there, because I know he's been doing the Lord's work and watching over you all. I love him and I love you all :)
Reading that makes me cry. I really cannot imagine what those 2 days must have been like for you, but I am so amazed by your faith and resilience. Thank goodness that we know that there is a plan.
Thanks for sharing your blog address on your card. We love keeping up-to-date on the happenings in your family.
And thank you for sharing about your "guardian angel". David was, is and will always be yours.
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