As many of you are well aware today is Hannah's birthday. It has been two years since we heard the tragic news that our little girl was taken from us. After two years, we don't pretend to understand why, we still question God and we struggle daily as memories of her sweep through our minds. Today we remember how precious and fragile life is. We also remember the promise that God has given us, that life is not all there is. So, as we wipe tears from our eyes and feel the weight and stillness of life in our hearts we believe that Hannah is watching over us all and waiting in great anticipation for the day when we will be reunited with her in Heaven.
As we remember the week that surrounded Hannah's death, we remember the love and support we felt in the darkest days of our lives. We were blessed to have Jon lead Hannah's memorial service. During his service he talked about Hannah's name and its meaning. "Hannah Faith. Her name Hannah means the breathing Grace of God. Her middle name Faith means to trust." As we continue down this road we have come to know more fully how to trust God and have more deeply felt His grace.
As I thought of today’s post and what I would write, I struggled to put the right words together. After two years the pain is still so fresh and deep that I felt as though I couldn't honor her enough by the words that I would write. I then came across a song that was written for Hannah by her Uncle Caleb. Although he couldn't be there that day, this song was mailed to us and arrived right before we were leaving for the cemetery. It not only captures that day, but rings so true in our hearts two years later. Thank you Caleb.
A touch of God came upon me
I held the hand of Grace
Here in my arms I see
A love that won’t be replaced
Heaven help me be strong
I give my faith to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
Faithful you got to hold her
And send her love for me
Tell her when I get older
Together again we’ll be
Heaven help me be strong
I give all my trust to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
When the July sun shines again
We will celebrate her day
Little Grace safe from pain
Blessed us in a beautiful way
Heaven help me be strong
I give this life to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
Giving Grace back to you
Giving Grace back to you
My dearest Hannah-
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and think of who you would be today. I miss feeling you move and wondering what you would look like. I miss dreaming of what you would become and what paths of life you would take. I often feel robbed of our short four months together. Yet, I know where you are. I know you are full of life running through the fields of Heaven, playing games and giggling while you roll in the grass. I think of all the people that are there with you and know that you are well taken care of.
I long for the day when I can gaze upon your beautiful face, kiss your piggies, chase you around the yard and rock you to sleep. I anticipate the joy that will be felt when you are reunited with daddy and introduced to your younger brother, Samuel. I understand that you are watching over us and am thankful that Samuel has such a special little guardian angel with him. Yet, I miss you so much.
I will never forget.
Love, Mommy
As we remember the week that surrounded Hannah's death, we remember the love and support we felt in the darkest days of our lives. We were blessed to have Jon lead Hannah's memorial service. During his service he talked about Hannah's name and its meaning. "Hannah Faith. Her name Hannah means the breathing Grace of God. Her middle name Faith means to trust." As we continue down this road we have come to know more fully how to trust God and have more deeply felt His grace.
As I thought of today’s post and what I would write, I struggled to put the right words together. After two years the pain is still so fresh and deep that I felt as though I couldn't honor her enough by the words that I would write. I then came across a song that was written for Hannah by her Uncle Caleb. Although he couldn't be there that day, this song was mailed to us and arrived right before we were leaving for the cemetery. It not only captures that day, but rings so true in our hearts two years later. Thank you Caleb.
A touch of God came upon me
I held the hand of Grace
Here in my arms I see
A love that won’t be replaced
Heaven help me be strong
I give my faith to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
Faithful you got to hold her
And send her love for me
Tell her when I get older
Together again we’ll be
Heaven help me be strong
I give all my trust to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
When the July sun shines again
We will celebrate her day
Little Grace safe from pain
Blessed us in a beautiful way
Heaven help me be strong
I give this life to you
Heaven help me be strong
I’m giving Grace back to you
Giving Grace back to you
Giving Grace back to you
My dearest Hannah-
There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you and think of who you would be today. I miss feeling you move and wondering what you would look like. I miss dreaming of what you would become and what paths of life you would take. I often feel robbed of our short four months together. Yet, I know where you are. I know you are full of life running through the fields of Heaven, playing games and giggling while you roll in the grass. I think of all the people that are there with you and know that you are well taken care of.
I long for the day when I can gaze upon your beautiful face, kiss your piggies, chase you around the yard and rock you to sleep. I anticipate the joy that will be felt when you are reunited with daddy and introduced to your younger brother, Samuel. I understand that you are watching over us and am thankful that Samuel has such a special little guardian angel with him. Yet, I miss you so much.
I will never forget.
Love, Mommy
