Thursday, yes ma'am, today is Thursday. To some, it's a work day, maybe some kind of errands, a dance recital, ball practice, or the dreaded grocery store day.
But to some, Thursday is when their sweet child left the earth to be with Jesus. Maybe it was 15 Thursdays ago, or 2 Thursdays ago... but it was Thursday.
Thursday is never the same.
My day was Saturday. So many Saturdays in almost 7 years that I couldn't keep the count in my head... but somehow my heart knows just how many Saturdays ago it was.
What's your day? Do you have a day like this?
I am so thankful that God sends special people in our lives to bridge the gap between Thursdays and Saturdays and Mondays and you get the point. God does that! See today is someone's Thursday and today I will pray her through her Thursday, because someone prayed me through on Saturday!
Some days more than ever, we need to be encouraged and loved through it all... and gifting God's love to others by sharing and caring for them is such a blessing that is full circle in our lives.
Today, if this is 'your day,' I hope and pray that you know in your heart God has you in His hand and there is a big long bridge of mamas out there standing in the gap for you through God connections such as this!
Love to all,
LW
Lamentations 3:19-23 I remember my affliction and my wandering, the bitterness and the gall. I well remember them, and my soul is downcast within me. Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope; Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Loved this post. Thursday is Laurie's day, Jack's day. Tuesday is my day, Sully's day. The day really isn't ever quite the same. Everything seems a little magnified. Will be praying for you on Saturday
ReplyDeletehugs to you, sweet Jamie and Sully angel boy.
DeleteLaurie and sweet Jack were my inspiration in today's post! I have a new friend for Tuesday now... much love to you Jamie in memory of sweet Sully! xoxo!
DeleteNow, Tuesdays will be a special day. hugs to you, Jamie. thinking of you and sweet angel baby Sully.
DeleteThursday my Emmaliese was born and a month and one week later on a Sunday she gained her wings. Its true you know you always know when its 'the'day.You just feel it. I'll be thinking and praying for you on Saturday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful name... Emmaliese. How very precious she is... and how beautiful she must be in heaven! Yes, you always know when it's 'the day'... Much love to you and will be remembering you and sweet Emmaliese on Sunday!
DeleteI don't even know what to say...so I will just say - wow.
ReplyDeleteto God be the glory.
Hugs to you, I'm just in awe of your courage and care.
love.
Deletexoxo my sweet friend in memory of precious Jack... God is awesome and we give Him all of the glory for the bridge we are standing on with one another! Love and hugs!!!
DeleteYou don't know me, but I'm Laurie's sister. I'm speechless. I think of sweet Jack every day, but especially Thursdays. His day. I was blessed to be able to hold that precious angel on his Thursday. I want to be supportive and encouraging to Laur in every way I know how, but I am truly thankful that she has so many people that are as much of an encouragement and such a blessing. I will be thinking of you on Saturday and praying that you feel held, loves and encouraged on those days.
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Becky, so important to have support, love and encouragement surrounding Laurie for sure! This journey is long, hard and so complicated, and a journey that lasts a lifetime. Part of who we are, and who we are becoming. I know baby Jack passed about 7 months ago, and Matthew passed almost 7 years ago... seems like just yesterday I kissed him goodbye. It is amazing the strength that God gives us to live through this, but the pain remains. God allows that pain to turn into a passion to support, love and encourage others who are behind us a step or two on this journey. I have found great healing in God's love and mercies and I pray that for Laurie and all of my special mama friends. Thank you for standing beside her and loving her... xoxo!
DeleteYou Mamas are a source of strength for everyone. Dads suffer too through this most difficult time, the moment never ends. Although I have never lost a child, it is one of my greatest fears.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to hear you have never lost a child... and I know Dads suffer too, and so do the siblings. That's why it was so important for my husband to write some in my book, as well as my 10 year old son to share their thoughts on Matthew's passing and the pain they were feeling. Facets of Life wouldn't have been complete without the two of them alongside of me to help the Dads out there and the children. Thanks for the comment!
DeleteThank you for this post, found your blog through Small Bird Studios.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true, my day is Saturday. Lost my little man, Mattiaus, on a Saturday evening this past August just before his first birthday. Although the pain in not as fresh and raw, you still know your day, you never forget it.
Angela
Momma to angel Mattiaus
My heart goes out to you Angela... and yes you are so right, you still know 'your day.' Much love and hope to you along this journey... you are not alone! Love, Lori
ReplyDeleteIt has been 17 Wednesdays since we said goodbye to Marcellus...17 Wednesdays too many.
ReplyDeleteMy days are Wendsday and sunday... And of course I think of little Jack everyday but always more on thursdays! Love that Laurie so much!
ReplyDeleteMy days are Wednesday, September 8, 1982 was the day my Precious baby boy Eric was born, fullterm (2weeks overdue). He was face to face with Jesus exactly 2 weeks to the day on Wednesday September 22, 1982. In 17 days it will be 31years since my Sweet baby boy entered into this world with a tragic delivery that caused him to die two weeks later, after life support was removed. I can't even fathom the thought of an adult son, he is always a newborn to me. A balloon will burst if it holds to much air, surely by now my body should have burst with 31years of hurt and missing my Sweet baby boy, but by Gods Grace here I am still moving forward Heaven Bound to my Grand Reunion with my precious baby boy.
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