...Owen was born on March 8th
Both his sisters initial due dates were January 8th
Infinity symbol turned is...wait for...all together now, 8!
Snow on March 8th (ok not always great)
Sister "Just 10 more minutes mommy", No, "Okay 8??" - It's like she knows
He was healed in the arms of our Savior on July 8th
Rainy July 8th days
The greatest promise ~ Romans 8:28...
"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."~
This verse, this promise, above all others has helped me to continue to trust God through this process of grief. Life in general really, see it, right there in the verse that "all things". Grief,
mommy guilt, fear, current terrible events in this world, infidelity, pain, infertility, sickness. That what ever the "thing" may be for you, that through Him it will turn out for good. I have to believe this, I hope you do too.
Great things are coming for us, trust in Him, love Him as He loves you, be purposeful.
Make it great in 8 - Things to do to celebrate Owens life over the next eight days:
Find eight great/good things in your life to celebrate. Write those down and re-visit over the next year. I promise you have more then eight! I also ask that you perform eight acts of kindness: send a card, give a smile, exhibit great patience with your children, perform an unexpected task/chore, buy your co-workers coffee (liquid life line) etc. It doesn't need to be a grand gesture (like patience - its.so.hard.) - sometimes the smallest gesture helps those that are fighting their biggest battles. Smile. Celebrate. Be Kind. Love another.
Sending birthday love to our Warrior. Love you infinity sweet boy
