Thank you doesnt seem like enough, but its all Ive got this morning. Thank you to the family and friends who traveled near and far to be with us yesterday and helped us celebrate the short, but sweet life of our baby girl. Friends from high school and college that we havent seen in years (some since graduation!), friends of family that heard through the grapevine and decided to come - your presence was truly appreciated. Thank you to Friends and family who sent your love and prayers from afar. God is everywhere and while we know that you could have been there if you were able, your prayers were heard and your love was felt. Thank you specifically to our Chi Omega and Sigma Tau Gamma sisters and brothers for making the trek to show us love and support on behalf of so many more that were unable to attend. To our co-workers, clients, brokers and friends who came and held us and cried with us - what a powerful feeling to know that our work families love us just the same. To the folks that we dont even know that showed up last night to show their support, complete strangers who shared their stories of loss with us, while we hate that anyone has to ever experience this, knowing we are not alone and that life will move on, eventually, gave us so much hope. You came as strangers but left as new friends. Thank you To the midwives and our pediatrician for supporting us. Its not very often that your medical staff will cry with you or tell you their families are praying for you - but it is such a blessing to us. To the Pastors and our family at Christ Lutheran Church, the service and sermon you gave to celebrate our daughter was one of the most beautiful and inspiring messages weve ever heard. Thank you for sharing the gospel with us! Throughout the last week weve been told that our strength is amazing. Our strength is nothing without all of you. Specifically Ive been asked how my faith has been so strong. To that I tell you, it has been challenged. I have screamed at God, been angry at God, bargained with God, etc. None of that was going to bring my daughter back. God didnt want my daughter to die, I dont blame God for her death. She died because there is evil and sin in this world- she died for the same reason we all will die. I have a choice. I can look back on these days, the short 36 hours she was on this earth and remember them with anger and bitterness, or I can remember all of the love and peace surrounding us. I may not understand it all, but Ive got to accept it. Its the only way Ill survive this. So I choose faith. And love. And I hope youll do the same when faced with challenges. And finally, I want to specifically thank Chuck Smith. When I married you I never thought our path would lead us to this point. I could never imagine going through this with anyone else. I love you more today than ever and know that if we can get through this, we can get through everything. Thank you for being my rock.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:22:27 +0000
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