In Christ Alone our Hope is Found

Our little sweet thing is 6 years old. There is just no doubt that Grace's birth was one of the sweetest days of our lives. One of my favorite picture of all time. Grace's first moments She was born in the middle of our storm. Micah had relapsed the December before. He had surgery a few months before. We were just coming up to his first scan since surgery to see if any cancer remained. She was induced on my due date so we could have her home for a few weeks of normal in case the scan showed cancer. The midwives suggested that. They took such good care of me in more than just the physical. The moment she cried, I remember Ken and I looking at each other and joy flooding our hearts. It was the day that Ken's smiles came back after months of sadness and the unknown. She has been our sunshine ever since. Her big eyes, soft cheeks, dimples and chubby hands still make us smile. I love that she picks out flow-y skirts to wear every morning and is addicted to skipping an...

As I watch Josh experiencing 'lasts', it has made me realize the passing of time. Josh graduated 12th on Friday night. and played his last ball game with his school team on Saturday. When we came to Grand Rapids he had a new beginning : We moved and he started school - which was hard.  Now as he is done it's an end: He graduated and we are moving - which is hard.  I ache for him as he leaves relationships behind with classmates, teachers and a special coach. It's hard to believe that my little Josh that used to carry around a giant curious george is not so little anymore and that he is making decisions now that could shape his future career and life. He is quickly moving into adulthood and I almost feel like I can't keep up. Seeing him grow and mature is exciting and I am ready to continue to let go. With the Lord's help, this is what we prepare them for. Yet, part of me wants to stop time. I pray that this time was a blessing to Josh and that he will continue ...