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I was flooded by emotions this morning as I made preparations to go to Mamie's funeral service. As I sat down to eat a little breakfast I decided to look at Sarah's blog. I think I must check it at least twenty times a day - a part of me hoping somehow I will log on and it will all just go away.....that maybe it all was a dream. I was surprised to see that in the early hours this morning Sarah posted a link to a slideshow she has put together from the photos I took on that very sad day. As I watched the pictures slide and fade in and out on my computer screen, I felt overwhelming grief as I re-lived June 25th. Seeing the pain that Sarah and Taylor feel over the loss of their baby girl and seeing how absolutely perfect she looks I feel angry and confused. How can this happen? Listening to the words to the song Glory, Baby that Sarah so perfectly chose to put with the pictures made me feel encouraged and hopeful. Yes, Heaven is Mamie's home. Yes, we are hurting.... but there is healing. Knowing that Sarah is so proud of these pictures of her baby girl that she wants to share them with the world makes me feel incredibly thankful. Thankful that I have a gift that I can share with those in need. A gift that will truly last and last. A gift that I pray will help lead to healing. What an honor it is to provide memories in the form of pictures to families. This is why I do what I do.
I have complete respect and admiration for Sarah and Taylor for sharing such a painful and vulnerable time with the world. I wanted to share the link to the slideshow with you. To share a blessing. It is very emotional. Very moving. Please lift Taylor and Sarah up in prayer as you watch it. Click here for the slideshow.
As I spent some time in prayer this morning, I read this scripture that really touched me. I wanted to share it.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7(New International Version)
The God of All Comfort
3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.5For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.6If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer.7And our hope for you is firm, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our comfort.
I am so thankful to serve a God of comfort and healing. Praise Jesus.
Please share loving words with Sarah and Taylor today. It is a very hard day when you have to bury your child. I cannot imagine.
Reader Comments (5)
Your images of Mamie are beautiful! Bless you.
I don't know how many times I can say that you did such an incredible job on Mamie's images! You're a true blessing as a friend. I know that your talent will be treasured forever by Sarah, Taylor, their family & friends. May God heal the broken hearts & allow Mamie's memory to shine.
I love you. That's all I wanted to say.
This slideshow is precious and beautiful; but it broke my heart.
I am so sorry.
Sarah and Taylor, you are very brave parents and your sharing of your brief time with little Mamie went to my core. Thank you for blessing me and you remain in my daily prayers. I believe God does indeed have a purpose for Mamie's brief life that will be played out. Maybe not in this generation, but in times to come. Stay strong and believe and God be with you and comfort you.