I want to preface any postings to this blog by saying that I do not have any gift when it comes to writing. However, I feel that I'm being called to journal my story from the last couple years so that others can see the blessings that can be had when we know God despite the hardships we may have to endure. I have been reading a number of stories lately of other people that have gone through similar situations and I have been encouraged by them. I have also been encouraged through sharing my story with people around me, so I figure it's time for me to start writing it down so that more people can share and hopefully be encouraged.
The intention of my blog is to share the story of the 15 amazing weeks that I had with my precious baby girl, Mykaelah, before she returned home to be with our precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus. I hope to be able to write more about my/her story in the near future; however, for the time being I wanted to share a couple of songs that are significant to me, especially over the Christmas holidays since I got to spend it with her last year, but she's in heaven looking down this year! As much as I'm missing her right now, I can't help but be content in knowing that because Christ was sent to earth to redeem us from our sin, we that believe in Him will have eternal life and therefore, I will get to see her again one day soon enough - all in His perfect timing!! As long as I am living and breathing, God has a purpose for my life and I must carry on so that I can fulfill that purpose!
I hope that you enjoy the songs and the significance that they hold! Merry Christmas to all! Please remember the reason for the season - Christ was sent to redeem our sin! This is the most precious gift that any of us could ever receive and I pray that anyone who reads this blog has accepted this gift for which no price can be attached.
Glory Baby by Watermark
Glory baby you slipped away as fast as we could say baby…baby..
You were growing, what happened dear?
You disappeared on us baby…baby..
Heaven will hold you before we do
Heaven will keep you safe until we’re home with you…
Until we’re home with you…
Miss you everyday
Miss you in every way
But we know there’s a
day when we will hold you
We will hold you
You’ll kiss our tears away
When we’re home to stay
Can’t wait for the day when we will see you
We will see you
But baby let sweet Jesus hold you
‘till mom and dad can hold you…
You’ll just have heaven before we do
You’ll just have heaven before we do
Sweet little babies, it’s hard to
understand it ‘cause we’re hurting
We are hurting
But there is healing
And we know we’re stronger people through the growing
And in knowing-
That all things work together for our good
And God works His purposes just like He said He would…
Just like He said He would…
I can’t imagine heaven’s lullabies
and what they must sound like
But I will rest in knowing, heaven is your home
And it’s all you’ll ever know…all you’ll ever know…
Going Home For Christmas by Steven Curtis Chapman
Her house was where the family gathered every Christmas eve;
A feast was set on the table and gifts were placed beneath the tree.
Everything was picture perfect, Grandpa would laugh and say,
That woman spends the whole year getting ready for this day.
One year the leaves began to fall and her health began to fade;
We moved her to a place where they could watch her night and day.
But she kept making plans for Christmas from her little room;
She told everyone, I’ll miss you but I’ll be leaving soon.
I’m going home for Christmas and I’m going home to stay;
I’m going home for Christmas and nothing’s gonna keep me away.
I’ll be with the ones I love to celebrate the Savior’s birth;
This gift will be worth more to me than anything on earth.
I’m going home, home for Christmas.
All the leaves outside have fallen to be covered by the snow;
The family comes with food and gifts and Grandpa comes alone.
There’s a sadness in our silence as the Christmas story’s read,
And with tears, Grandpa reminds us of the words that Grandma said.
I’m going home for Christmas and I’m going home to stay;
I’m going home for Christmas and nothing’s gonna keep me away.
She’ll be face to face with Jesus as we celebrate His birth,
And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth,
‘Cause she’ll be home.
And as we sing ‘Joy to the World’ I can’t help thinking
Of the joy that’s shining in her eyes right now.
And though our hearts still ache, we know that as we celebrate,
She’s singing with the herald angels and heaven’s glowing on her face.
And now she’s home for Christmas and now she’s home to stay;
She’s home for Christmas, and nothin’ could’ve kept her away.
She’ll be face to face with Jesus, as we celebrate His birth,
And this gift will be worth more to her than anything on earth.
She’s home, she’s home for Christmas.
She is home, she’s home for Christmas.
~Patricia~
