(So much that happened today is beyond comprehension. Grief that defies description. But one thing I know…Jesus is holding many souls tonight – those that just entered into His glorious presence and those who remain here on earth and ache so deeply….Jesus, hear our cries…)
FOR THE PARENTS OF THE PRECIOUS CHILDREN WHO ENTERED THE REALM OF ETERNITY TODAY…
Jesus’ arms are full tonight
As He welcomes babies home
Twenty precious little souls
Before conception, known.
Every hair was counted
Before they graced this earth
Created in God’s image
Each with priceless worth.
Every finger, every toe
Every personality
Uniquely crafted by the One
Whose love caused them to be.
Moms and daddies cry tonight
A loss no one should know
A grief so indescribable
In their hearts a gaping hole.
But twenty children sing tonight
And dance around a throne
Hand in hand with One they love
And their hearts have always known.
If they could write a letter
This is what they’d say
As they begin eternity
On this first eternal day…
“Mommy, daddy, got here safe.
Just wanted you to know.
Your hearts must be so sad today.
You wish I didn’t go.
But, mommy you should see this place!
Daddy, you should, too!
Pearly gates for you mom
And dad, the sky’s so blue!
All my owies went away
When Jesus called my name
And carried me to heaven
Even faster than a plane!
The food up here is yummy
The music’s really cool
And recess is even better
Than it was at my old school!
The colors here are brighter
Everything’s brand new!
And I can run way faster
Even without my fast shoes!
Everyone is nice here
Everyone plays fair
The girls don’t punch me in the arm
And I don’t pull their hair.
Can you imagine Christmas?
I live with the Newborn King!
No wonder there are presents!
No wonder people sing!
The angels here are awesome
They let me sing along
I think that I met Harold,
You know, the one who Harked the song!
Now I know why Jesus came
And the meaning of His birth
He came to bring us heaven – THIS!
When He came to earth.
And since you know my Jesus
You’ll come here someday, too
I’ll show you every special place
And everything I do!
So when you think about me
Please do it with a smile
We’ll be together once again
In just a little while…”
Psalm 139:13-16 – For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.
WOW! That was beautiful, Jana!! What comfort to have HOPE!! 🙂 Merry Christmas!
For any of us who have lost children, a part of us is already in and experiencing heaven. I hope Mitchell welcomed every one of them into Jesus’ presence 🙂
Thanks Jana, thanks!
Love to you and your family!
Chris Mcluhan
Thank you, sweet Chrissy! How are you and your little family??? xoxoxo
Oh my gosh, Jana, this is so very beautiful!! I wish all those grieving parents could read it!!
oh thank you…my heart just aches for them…
That was so moving and so needed Jana. Thank you for making our hearts feel a little bit better tonight. We will never forget, but we know that all the angels lost today are with our heavenly father. God bless you form Pakrer, CO.
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It was beautiful. Just like you. Thank you.
Thanks,I needed to read that!!!
Thank you…:-)
Oh my dear Jana~ so many of us needed this today. Thank you for sharing your gift of saying what so many can not. You know this loss only too well. Now He has used your gift to empathize. Kisses and Hugs, my friend.
Kisses and hugs, right back. Thank you 🙂
Jana, I always enjoy your blogs, but this one took some of my depression away from this horrific event. Thanks, Uncle Phil
Oh, Uncle Phil, thank you. It was very therapeutic to write it. Ever since Mitchell left for heaven, I have imagined the immense joy and incredible intimacy with Jesus that he enjoys…Hope he welcomed each of those little ones into heaven and showed them the ropes 🙂
I think you should email this to the local newspaper in Newtown ….Uncle Phil
Thank you for your posting, Jana. I hope that the folks in Conn. get to read it. Maybe Hailey was there to welcome them, too.
On a lighter note, we thought of you last night when we celebrated our 44th anniversary. I remember walking to church with you in the morning for the wedding rehearsal. You always have been so special to us. Aunt Marcia
Love you, Aunt Marcia! Didn’t I wear a red velvet dress in your wedding? Thanks for being such a special aunt to me, too 🙂 I love you so much! Thanks to both of you for reading and your encouragement! xoxoxo
Just submitted to KLove sweet friend. Gosh doggit I love you…..
Oh my gosh, thank you 🙂 Racking my brain to figure out which of my friends would use the phrase gosh doggit 🙂 Becky?