We miss her with all our hearts.
Every day I wonder what she would have looked like.
I think about how vastly different our lives would be right now.
God is truly teaching us that He carries us in our griefs, in our sorrows, and in this trial, the most difficult thing we've ever had to experience in our lives.
I cling to the verses from Isaiah 43:1-3a,
"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;
when you walk through fire you shall not be burned,
and the flame shall not consume you.
For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."
We truly are passing through the waters and walking through fire in a way right now, but God has promised to be with us through it all!
This lyrics of this song were written by Angie Smith, the wife of a singer from the group Selah, after their baby girl was also ushered into the arms of Jesus in much the same way as Alli Joy.
I Will Carry YouThere were photographs I wanted to take
Things I wanted to show you
Sing sweet lullabies, wipe your teary eyes
Who could love you like this?
People say that I am brave but I'm not
Truth is I'm barely hanging on
But there's a greater story
Written long before me
Because He loves you like this
So I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry you
All my life
And I will praise the One Who's chosen me
To carry you
Such a short time
Such a long road
All this madness
But I know
That the silence
Has brought me to His voice
And He says...
I've shown her photographs of time beginning
Walked her through the parted seas
Angel lullabies, no more teary eyes
Who could love her like this?
I will carry you
While your heart beats here
Long beyond the empty cradle
Through the coming years
I will carry you
All your life
And I will praise the One Who's chosen Me
To carry you
8 comments:
What a beautiful song! I'm really sorry for you and Tony. Losing a child is so, so hard, even when the Lord is carrying you through it. I'm still praying for you!
Wow, awesome song lyrics. I had heard of such a song, but never actually was able to find the lyrics! Thank you so much for sharing.
Praying for you as always...
I love those verses in Isaiah.
I am remembering you and Tony in prayer. Although 4 months have passed, it doesn't mean your grief has. It has been a humbling and beautiful thing to watch you and Tony turn completely to God and rest in HIS strong arms as He carries you. I'm so glad you have the joy of the Lord as your strength. I too will carry precious Alli Joy in my heart until we meet. :)
love you. praying....
Such a beautiful song, thank you for sharing it.
I was thinking and praying for you as it was her 4 month birthday. I wonder what it has been like for her to be in heaven these past few months. Has it felt like a day to her? She has the most wonderful earthly parents and a wonderful heavenly Father. The Lord truly chose you guys to be parents to a most beautiful child.
Missing Alethia Joy with you.
love,
ebe
Beautiful words...
I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and feelings about Alethia with us. Your strength shines through your tender heart...
love you.
Kellie
Charity, Jason and I are continuing to pray for you guys! Love you!
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