Today I read a post from Marsha Drews at Other Such Happenings that has brought true joy to my soul today. Be sure to click on the link and take the time to read it. You will be blessed for sure! Marsha has a deposit in Heaven. Her son, Christian (almost 4) drowned in her backyard on August 26, 2008. I found Marsha on a homeschool website and have been touched how she leans upon the Lord through her journey of grief. I follow her blog and it brings me smiles upon smiles.I have never met Marsha or even spoken to her. However, we have a special bond. We both have deposits in Heaven and we both love the Lord Jesus Christ and know that He has a purpose for our children being in Heaven. A special bond, indeed.
Sometimes I wonder if I am glorifying the Lord with the tears I shed for missing Josiah. It’s been 10 years. When does grief end? I know He cares. His word tells me that He captures each tear in a bottle.
Psalm 56:7-9 (King James Version)
7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
Dear Lord, I want to be fit too!!! Thank you for bringing special ladies into my life that know my heartache too and always remind me to keep my eyes upon YOU! Thank you for Josiah and for Your perfect plan!
I am so humbled by your words, Dawn. And I am so glad that we have more than just our children in common, but that I can truly call you a SISTER in Christ!
Sweet sister, keep pointing to Him. Keep trusting God’s PERFECT Plan, even when you don’t understand.
are they not in thy book? I love that part. He knows it all, He records it all, He captures it all… We are never alone and not a tear escapes our eyes without our Heavenly Father knowing. Thank you for reminding me of that tonight! Just when I needed to hear it the most.
Much love,
Marsha