As I reflect on the upcoming anniversary of Zach’s graduation into heaven, I am struck by the blessings of my remaining children. Leonard and I were blessed to have four beautiful children – 3 sons and 1 sweet daughter. Zach’s illness was tough on them in multiple ways, one of which was the amount of time taken away from them as I tried to do everything for Zach for that year. They understood my pain after Zach’s death and they blessed me in multiple ways. Even this past Mother’s Day, my two sons are expanding my chicken yard for me which is no small task and my daughter gave me a precious necklace reflecting a mother’s love.
God in His goodness blessed me through my remaining children and allowed me over time to see His grace even in my biggest despair. I will not lie. Letting go of a child was the hardest thing for me. Since then I have grown in multiple ways that I’m not sure I would have done had I not walked through that experience. If we believe the Bible to be true and God to be who He says He is, we know that heaven is the greatest treasure. For there lies the presence of our true savior and a God who loves us beyond anything we can begin to comprehend. In the meantime, be blessed and recognize those blessings. Give glorify to God for it is truly His. Be courageous!