The 2nd Anniversary of Zach's graduation to heaven is a perfect example of me. I can tell you that there are days that I miss him more than anything in the entire world. And I can tell you that there are days where I do not even think twice about 'what could or should have been.' Tomorrow, February 20, is one that I anticipate all month long and then find that the day comes and goes as nothing more than just another day. My heart does not break worse than yesterday or tomorrow. But it does put me in a place of reflection. Not reflection of what went down that day and weekend but of what I keep close to my heart... a reflection of what I am.
I am thankful for the time I had with him. Because he lived we celebrate his life. We laugh at memories. We treasure our moments with him. Because he lived Matt & I have dreams of a large family and delight in the 'firsts' of our daughter and anticipate the arrival of our third child.
And while it means volumes to me that so many remember this day and think of us it warms my heart more just knowing that people remember him. That boy that always smiled that never let anything get him down. The one whose giggle - - will ring in my heart forever :)
And much like last year our request remains the same... because he blessed our lives we challenge you to do the same and continue to pass the blessing on. Smile as you think of him - sitting at the feet of Jesus smiling that beautiful smile. Feel free to post a favorite memory of him or of something you've enjoyed as you embarked on this journey with us. As I look back on the past two years I am continually thankful for the support and love that was shown to Matt and myself and our families.
Let There Be Memories
By Linda Barnes
Let There be Memories –
Fond recollections
Of special occasions
And everyday things.
Let your heart start on its journey to healing
By feeling the comfort remembering brings.
Let There be Memories –
Pictures, memories, and favorite stories
Both funny and sad.
Let your mind wander
The paths of remembrance,
Reliving the joys
And the good times you’ve had.
Let There be Memories –
Sign that our loved ones
Remain near in spirit
Long after they’re gone…
Tender, surprising, heartwarming, and welcome-
Sweet proof of the promise
That love will live on.
4 comments:
My favorite memories is one that comes from a late night of tears after the funeral. It was just a quiet night and we were still in Hospers at my parent's house. I'm not even sure how it happened but somewhere in that moment we had engulfed ourselves in a group hug and mom, of couse, had the camera. I smile every time I look at the picture that resulted from that moment... God blessed me with a family that embraced the moment, the pain, and the love. I even remember laughing as we tried to get 'the picture.'
My thoughts are with you, especially on this day. Although I didn't spend that much time with Zach, I'm reminded of him a lot when I'm with Aiden.
Zach plays a big role in making me appreciate Aiden...even when Aiden is taking toilet paper off the roles or still waking me up in the middle of the night.
I've spent a big part of my morning looking through your picaboo book and praise God for all the good times Zach shared with all of us. Thanks for continually sharing with us!!
Great Grandma & Great Grandma Den Hartog remember Zach as always being happy. If he cried, we felt bad as that was not his nature. We loved it when he saw us and would get so excited and his arms would go straight out while he just smiled at us. He loved attention and knew he was loved by us. He will always live in our hearts.
We will always remember Zach.
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