Mikes first Birthday in Heaven! 4/28
We spent the day together. Luke was able to take off work and be with me. It rained most of the day so we decided to go to the cemetery another day. We hope the memorial stone will be in by the end of May.
The party was great on Sunday. It was wonderful to have so many friends and family there, not to mention a ton of kids. Huge thanks to the Sheffers for letting us use their home again. Thank You, Lord for not letting it rain!!! So many people made this day happen. The raffle was too fun. Thank you for all your generous gifts, both financial and all the goodies~ crayons, play dough,uno cards and more! We look forward to going to Childrens on Thursday. It was such a special time for our family~ thanks guys!!
Again a huge thanks to all the companies who gave so generously!!
First of all, Kriscinda and I cannot express our gratefulness enough to you all for the tremendous way you have cared for our family and continue to care for our family. I have talked with numerous people who tell us they still pray for us every day – this means so much to us - Thank you. Thank you for coming to this party to support us and celebrate Micah’s life with us – and though his life here on earth was short there is much to celebrate – and we also celebrate his new life in heaven.
This month has been very hard for us. We’ve spent quite a bit of time looking through pictures, watching videos, recounting the many wonderful memories we have a our little guy. One of the things that stand out whenever we think about Micah is how cheerful he was even on days when he felt very sick. He greeted each day full of exuberance – I can still vividly recall how would be the first one up in the morning rocking his pack n play back and forth doing his Indian Chant and yelling Gooood Morniiiiiiing! He has taught us so much - through Micah we have learned how to seek the Lord and to fully depend on Him for the strength and comfort we so desperately need and not just during times of trial. We have learned how precious life is, that children truly are a blessing from the Lord. We have also experienced an increased longing for heaven and things of the Lord. As we were going through pictures and video, the hardest ones for us to watch are the ones that reminded us of Micah’s sickness. It is difficult to imagine the hardships he had to endure but we do know that God gave him a special grace as is evidenced by the peace and joy he displayed on a consistent basis. And now our hearts are comforted knowing that Micah is no longer experiencing any pain or suffering and that he is instead right now experiencing the fullness of joy in the presence of our God and Father. And because Christ hung on the cross and suffered in our place for our sin – we too will soon experience the fullness of joy and will weep no more for every tear will be wiped away from our eyes and we will be in our true home with our loving Lord and our precious little boy. That day cannot come soon enough – yet we know God has a plan and a purpose for us for the remaining days we have here and we want to be faithful to continue on, clinging to the hopes and promises we have held so dear. So today we celebrate Micah’s life – grateful for the blessing of those three years, grateful for all that has been accomplished through his life and grateful for all that God will continue to accomplish through his life. Thanks to you Micah we have great desire for Heaven and Home.
pic from 2007- thanks Britt
- this years pics to come
We spent the day together. Luke was able to take off work and be with me. It rained most of the day so we decided to go to the cemetery another day. We hope the memorial stone will be in by the end of May.
The party was great on Sunday. It was wonderful to have so many friends and family there, not to mention a ton of kids. Huge thanks to the Sheffers for letting us use their home again. Thank You, Lord for not letting it rain!!! So many people made this day happen. The raffle was too fun. Thank you for all your generous gifts, both financial and all the goodies~ crayons, play dough,uno cards and more! We look forward to going to Childrens on Thursday. It was such a special time for our family~ thanks guys!!
Again a huge thanks to all the companies who gave so generously!!
- BackYard Inflatables
- Brusters
- Country Cone
- Dogfish Restaurant
- Hair Razors Salon in Damascus
- IO Health
- J&P Pizza in Damascus
- Mary Kay consultant Danielle Conner
- Pampered Nail & Day Spa
- Perceive Photography
- Royal Bagel Bakery
- Safeway
- Teeth Whitening by Frank Lewis Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
- Two Night Stay at the Fairfiled Inn, Marriot in Germantown
- Weis in Damascus
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Thoughts from Luke on Sunday~
First of all, Kriscinda and I cannot express our gratefulness enough to you all for the tremendous way you have cared for our family and continue to care for our family. I have talked with numerous people who tell us they still pray for us every day – this means so much to us - Thank you. Thank you for coming to this party to support us and celebrate Micah’s life with us – and though his life here on earth was short there is much to celebrate – and we also celebrate his new life in heaven.
This month has been very hard for us. We’ve spent quite a bit of time looking through pictures, watching videos, recounting the many wonderful memories we have a our little guy. One of the things that stand out whenever we think about Micah is how cheerful he was even on days when he felt very sick. He greeted each day full of exuberance – I can still vividly recall how would be the first one up in the morning rocking his pack n play back and forth doing his Indian Chant and yelling Gooood Morniiiiiiing! He has taught us so much - through Micah we have learned how to seek the Lord and to fully depend on Him for the strength and comfort we so desperately need and not just during times of trial. We have learned how precious life is, that children truly are a blessing from the Lord. We have also experienced an increased longing for heaven and things of the Lord. As we were going through pictures and video, the hardest ones for us to watch are the ones that reminded us of Micah’s sickness. It is difficult to imagine the hardships he had to endure but we do know that God gave him a special grace as is evidenced by the peace and joy he displayed on a consistent basis. And now our hearts are comforted knowing that Micah is no longer experiencing any pain or suffering and that he is instead right now experiencing the fullness of joy in the presence of our God and Father. And because Christ hung on the cross and suffered in our place for our sin – we too will soon experience the fullness of joy and will weep no more for every tear will be wiped away from our eyes and we will be in our true home with our loving Lord and our precious little boy. That day cannot come soon enough – yet we know God has a plan and a purpose for us for the remaining days we have here and we want to be faithful to continue on, clinging to the hopes and promises we have held so dear. So today we celebrate Micah’s life – grateful for the blessing of those three years, grateful for all that has been accomplished through his life and grateful for all that God will continue to accomplish through his life. Thanks to you Micah we have great desire for Heaven and Home.
pic from 2007- thanks Britt
- this years pics to come
