We left our oldest son at our house for a few hours last night in pursuit of our youngest son at our Heavenly Father's house. The doctrine of Forever Families is beautiful, and it is real.
(Shiloh's burial outfit, sewn by his Great Aunt Gaylene Teshima)
Blaine and I watched a beautiful family bless their newest addition on Father's Day. . .I saw a father bursting with pride pick up his child dressed in white and give her a name and a blessing. And I felt robbed. Tears rolled down my husband's face and my own. An hour later I sat watching the grandmother of this baby hold her with such tender care. A grandmother who in her own life had lost as we had. . .twice.
I stopped feeling robbed--and started feeling blessed. She speaks the language of loss, whose vernacular I am becoming acquainted with. And the thought came that maybe I could be for someone else what this woman has been for me. I am so grateful for her.
Do you think it happenstance that her path crossed mine at this point in the journey?
Do you think it chance that I crossed yours?
I don't.
We are His Hands.
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(Shiloh's burial outfit, sewn by his Great Aunt Gaylene Teshima)Blaine and I watched a beautiful family bless their newest addition on Father's Day. . .I saw a father bursting with pride pick up his child dressed in white and give her a name and a blessing. And I felt robbed. Tears rolled down my husband's face and my own. An hour later I sat watching the grandmother of this baby hold her with such tender care. A grandmother who in her own life had lost as we had. . .twice.
I stopped feeling robbed--and started feeling blessed. She speaks the language of loss, whose vernacular I am becoming acquainted with. And the thought came that maybe I could be for someone else what this woman has been for me. I am so grateful for her.
Do you think it happenstance that her path crossed mine at this point in the journey?
Do you think it chance that I crossed yours?
I don't.
We are His Hands.
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11 comments:
I am constantly amazed at how the Lord puts us where we need to be, even when we don't know why we are there. Your case is just another example of the Lord's tender mercies in where he placed you at this time. You are wonderful. And that outfit for Shiloh is so precious. Can't wait to see you.
I think you're in the right place. And I'm sure that baby blessing was hard. And I know you're incredibly strong and good is coming from this journey. That was so nice of Gaylene to make that perfect outfit. See you next week.
That outfit is beautiful. That talk of President Uchtdorf's was one of my favorites. Love you.
I'm glad you are still sharing these thoughts with us. I was worried for a little while in there that you had stopped - which would probably be what most people would do. Thank you for still sharing your journey and helping me and others with your testimony and strength. I'm still here to talk if you ever want to call!
I believe nothing is by coincidence... He is too powerful for that! If it is for a short time or long, people are placed before us at exactly the right time. I'm so thankful you've been placed in my life. You are teaching me so many things about character, faith, love, and strength... thank you! The outfit is absolutely beautiful Hillary! I'm so glad your one of kind, gets exactly that. May the Lord continue to bless you guys!
I've been reading through your posts. I hope you know we have been thinking and praying for you both! Thank you so much for your words and testimony! You have definitely strengthened mine! We are grateful for your friendship!
i am a friend of the knickerbockers, and "dropped by". i hope you don't mind. i'm so sorry for your loss, and like others, am amazed at your strength, your perspective, and thank you for your amazing words. thank you.
Hill I have not checked on everyones blog in forever so first things first I am very sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. I have to say that you are one of the strongest people I know and have always set such a great example to everyone as you are right now your faith makes you very strong and you know that you will be with your angel someday and that is a miracle all of its own! I you need anything even just to chat you can always call me:) Lots of Hugs to you.
Love ya
Ashley
Thank you for your sweet entries. I love the "Lacing My Boots," you have such a wonderful hand in writing and expressing amazing feelings. I am so sorry for your loss. We have been praying for your family. My husband knows your husband and we know a lot of the Calaway family. Just think, there are people all around that you don't even know praying you up that mountain!
Hill- I'm just now getting caught up on the last few months of your life, you are now a fixture in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya, and I'll give you a call very soon. If it weren't 3 AM right now in WI I'd probably do it now.
Miss ya botch!
Hey Hillary,
I've been thinking about you lately and I wanted to tell you I think I am going to be coming up to Minneapolis in the next month sometime. If you want to get together I could stop in Eau Clare for a little while and we could have lunch or something. Give me a call or write me when you get a chance. I hope you're doing okay. I can't even fathom the daily battles you must be going through right now but know that I am praying for you and admire you for the way you've braved these past months.
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