Last night at Ele's Place, there was a lady who just rejoined our group whose daughter died when she was 17. She felt bad that her daughter didn't get to experience graduation, college, etc.
I was thinking about that later on and remembered that it was unusual that even though you died at 17 that you still graduated. I have always been so thankful that you were able to experience all of that-senior year, graduation, your party, etc.
Last night I realized though that the timing of that came from a decision I made about 12 years ago when I was going to homeschool you (and I did for kindergarten) and then it came time for you to go to public school since I was pregnant with Carter and I had to work. At the time, it seemed weird to put you in kindergarten since you already went through kindergarten and we couldn't imagine you being in the same grade as Ben Johnson, etc. I called the school and found out that kindergarten wasn't mandatory and that we could put you into first grade if we wanted to. I felt you were ready for that, even though that first day leaving you was heart-wrenching! (I have to keep taking breaks from this because I keep tearing up). Of course, you did great.
My point is that this decision was led by God in preparation for what was to happen on August 20, 2015. (Right now, "I Can Only Imagine" just came on Pandora. I love you so much!) Thank you Lord!
Besides the graduation aspect of it, I also think of how much else that decision impacted the friends you made, like Jake, all of your friends on the team, etc. and how all of those people were not only impacted by your amazing life but they all heard a clear Gospel message at your service. Praise God! I wonder how many of those people will be with us in eternity! I can't wait to find out! Love you sweet boy! Can feel you extra close today. Stay close to Jake too! Love you so much!
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