Signs of Spring

On Monday our family went for a walk to look for "signs of Spring." It was our first walk in our neighborhood since Titus joined our family. The girls had lots of fun. Grace wore her super sleuth hat & binoculars for the occasion. We are VERY excited for Spring at our house. Although for different reasons. I am so ready to loose the hat/gloves/coat/boots etc. routine when we leave the house. Grace keeps asking if Spring is here yet because she wants to go camping. We told her we would go when Spring came, so she is keeping track.

Funny to think today is the first day of Spring and it is snowing outside. Although many people don't think of the midwest as being beautiful I love the way we fully experience all four seasons. There are things I love about each one. But, I especially love Spring. The first day of Spring has taken on a new meaning for me. Last year it was on that day that our baby unexpectedly went to Heaven. I think I will always be reminded of our little one on this day each Spring. But, Spring isn't about death. It is about new life. Its not our baby's death that I remember, but the hope we have of meeting our little one someday in Heaven. Only the hope we have in Christ can bring the type of healing our family has experienced.

Little One,

I know you are in a place beyond my imagination. A place so beautiful and perfect even God's word cannot fully describe it. There is nothing better for a mother than to know your child walks with the Lord. And you are in a place where you can truly walk with Jesus. Our family loved to walk hand in hand and shout out, "Four Strong." I remember we whispered "Five Strong" for the first time when it was still a secret I was pregnant with you. While we are now five strong as an earthly family I still imagine us all together again someday as we walk the streets of heaven and shout, "Six strong" or whatever that number will be.

Love,

Your Mama

Happy Spring!