Last night my 8 week old grandaughter was held in her mother's arms for the very first time, not by choice, but for a myriad of medical reasons. But can you imagine the longing that must have been in Tricia's (mom's) heart for that first chance to hold her tiny baby and not look at her from a sterile distance? I can't.
I know how much Tricia loves Gwyneth. I know she prayed, first for her miraculous birth and then for her survival, being born at 24 weeks. I know she was willing to give up her life so her daughter could have life. What could be a greater love than that? None that I know of here.
But there is Another who also longs to embrace His children. He prays for them. He even gave His life so that they might have His life.
So I'm wondering what it must be like when one of His children has that first "face to face" encounter? I have to believe that it's not Peter who greets His children as they come home, but this One who loves them with the greatest love of all.
And I'll bet with each "first embrace" all of Heaven erupts in tears and joyous laughter.
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Amen, Brother Rick.
Oh! What a wonderful thought!
What a beautiful picture! "I Can Only Imagine!"
That will preach.
Perfect words to FEEL a beautiful thought.....THANK YOU
I do know in a smaller sense what a wonderful think it is to finally hold your baby. And now that I am a mother, I stand in awe of just how much my Jesus loves me and loves to hold me close!
Thank you for the wonderful post! Amen and amen!
Amen brother, very well said! Gods perfect timing!
Thank you, VERY much for this thought
When you really think about it - it's unimaginable how much Jesus does love us. My human heart and mind can not get there, but yes, sir, I do believe it! That photo of Tricia and Gwyneth is completely beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.
I've followed your son's site for some time now. I've been struggling this week with the death of an innocent 8 month old child. He had a genetic disease diagnosed when he was 4 months old. You can read about him at www.savingjaden.com (click on blog at top). Anyway, my son is only 2 days older than Jaden. As Jaden died this week, I've really tried to imagine the pain of losing my son and the pain that Jaden's parents are experiencing, and have found little comfort in all the "sunday school" answers. Until...I read your site today. I can only hope and pray that Jaden's parents find real comfort in believing and knowing their son is wrapped in the arms of Jesus. So, thank you for your message.
I LOVE that analogy! I have been trying to make Jesus and God more "real" by thinking about things exactly as you described this embrace.
And I sobbed when I saw Nate's video!!! My son is 9 months old and I take for granted that I have always been able to hold him whenever I want. What a moment for Tricia!
Beautiful thoughts...
I too, "Can only imagine". What a beautiful thought. Alot of emphasis is put on Tricia and Gwyneth as it should be, but I must tell you that you must be a remarkable man to have raised a truly extraordinary son. Nathan has all of our admiration and respect , he is truly a man of God and that must give you such comfort. Thank you for raising such a good person. Thank you also for praying for my friend Tessi and her family after the loss of her son last thursday. God bless all of you.
Love and Blessings, Kristy
well, i know i sure just did erupt in tears & joyous laughter, reading your post! i'm so happy for tricia, that she was finally able to hold gwyneth.
last week i had a dream about being in heaven, and it was AMAZING! i kept looking around, wanting to meet jesus, and finally this man who "worked there" (heehee), said, "you know he's a kid, right?" then i looked at the nearest child, a little boy with freckles on his face, and he winked mischievously at me, and i knew it was Him.
thank you so much for your prayers for josiah & our family! we continue to pray for yours too. my sister-in-law, kat (josiah's mom), is actually the one who first sent me a link to "confessions of a cf husband". isn't it amazing how god has brought it full circle?
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