and the thunder rolls... ;)

Our oldest son, Nathan, was just 5 years old when Matthew passed away, so as he would question us about heaven we would give answers that he could understand the best that we could.  One day as a storm was over us creating a lot of thunder he was scared and we told him that it was the "angels bowling in heaven."  I remember him hearing the loudest thunder after that, and he said "Well that  must have been God and I think he got a strike!"  It was almost as if he would anticipate another stormy day so he could hear the "angels playing and bowling with Matthew."  And to tell you the truth, we did too.  

This afternoon has been very bad weather here, lots of lightening and to our boys delight, thunder!  In case I was wondering what Matthew was doing up in heaven today... ;)

I often look to the sky wondering what Matthew is doing, often.  And usually playing around in my head are the lyrics to the song "I Can Only Imagine."   This song touches the hearts of so many people, has graced even the secular radio stations and reached an entire genre of people in incredible ways.  And when I hear the song, I can't help but wonder just what that day will be like... to see Jesus and to see Matthew... (insert big mama smile)  I can only imagine...  

That day WILL come and that fills my heart with such hope and joy.

Do you ever wonder what it will be like?  Do you ever wonder what your child is doing in heaven?  How awesome it is to know there is no suffering, no pain, no tears!  I love knowing Matthew is happy and full of peace and joy like none of us here can even imagine, although we try to!  I am smiling as I type this because the thunder is rolling...  :)  GO MATTHEW GO!  I think that was a strike! :)

Love to all,

LW