After he died, my mom was kind enough to give me his violin. I want to learn to play it someday, but not yet. There are too many reminders of the last time I saw him. What an unbearable thing it is to stand helpless while a loved one is suffering. I'm so thankful that the Lord took him quickly.
"Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away." Isaiah 51:11
"Beebee! Addie! Ha-ow! Cuuuute!"
Emmy adores her "beebee sisser". She'd just woken up from her nap and had to come: "Tiss it! Tiss it!" What's a tiss without slobber? :D
She is SO beautiful. It is so cute seeing her and Em, and her and Joshie together. You are blessed that the other two kids love her so much, and aren't jealous. Love the pics, and your creative places to take them.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking about the two year anniversary of your Dad's passing, as well. I am so sorry for your loss. I know all you girls still hurt, and miss him a lot. May God comfort you, and uphold you.
Hey Manda, I wish I could give you a hug. :) Thanks for the pictures, they are simply beautiful, and thanks for sharing the verse, always a good reminder of what we have to look forward to, and what Dad already has. Love you,
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PS. I noticed Adeline was wearing the Emmy dress, what a sweet little doll, er banana she is. :)
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ReplyDeleteYes! I had to pull it out again cuz it's so sweet. Thank-you again for making it. :D
She is so sweet. That was a great idea to put her in the case. Shows her size. I love your narrative and the way you spell the kids words!
ReplyDeleteManda, I was thinking about your dad recently. I will be praying for you and your sisters, that the Lord would be your place of refuge as you continue to miss your dad. He was an examplary man. I still have some of the things he wrote, which your mom shared on church groups, printed out and tucked away in my journal. I was blown away by his testimony of humble suffering and unshakeable faith.
ReplyDelete1 Thess. 4:13-18: "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words."
Be comforted, precious sister--this loss is so temporary.
Love,
~~Irene
P.S. Your girls are just beautiful. As always, I greatly enjoyed the pictures. Thank you so much for sharing :)
Thanks, Irene. That's such an encouraging passage.
ReplyDeleteManda, I understand about the pain of losing a parent, and how time heals. My son is 9 months old, my mom died when he was 5 weeks old, and everyday he reminds me of life, but I am very sad to know what she missed out on. My dad is gone too, and my son will never know my parents. We have to cherish those we have, and the memories of those who we once had. Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures and your beautiful children in those pics.
ReplyDeleteI still get choked up when I think of your Dad's passing.
ReplyDeleteYou know, he called me about two weeks before he died and was gracious enough to tell me that of all the treatments he went through, mine gave him the most relief and comfort? It was a real blessing to serve him in his last illness and I count it a privilege to have known him.
Love you lots.
That first "anonymous" comment was from me. Sorry; I often forget to sign my name, though not intentionally....Ginny
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