Kate and I attended the memorial for young Chaz this afternoon. I was able to read Matthew 11:25-30 and Psalm 34:18 with a steady voice, but I broke up completely when viewing young Chaz. I had visited the hospital on only about three occasions since his birth; two months premature. Seeing him this afternoon, without the overwhelming tubes covering his body, he looked so tiny. At the request of Deanna, Kate sang "Held" by Natalie Grant; changing the opening line to "two weeks is too little..." Amazingly, and because of God's love and power, she sang the entire song. After it was over, she was a mess, but she stood up there and sang such a beautiful song about hope and what it truly means to feel "held" by our Father.
Throughout the service, I kept bringing back up all these sad images in my head of Grace's funeral. Though much a blur, I do remember Charlie and Deanna coming to pray with Kate and me. Today, I stood with those same two people and prayed for God to grant them strength. I just can't shake that tiny coffin from my mind right now.
Just keep praying for Charlie, Deanna, and their family! Thank you.
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Thought of you this morning at 10:45 while driving--wasn't sure what time the service would be, but prayed for grace and strength for you while you read, and prayed for Charlie & Deanna. Shared a bit of your story and their's with a good friend this afternoon--her nephew and his wife had a stillborn baby last month after 5 miscarriages. Why, God?...
Praying for you and Kate tonight. Thanks for opening your heart to us.
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