6 years...

Wow, six years ago my sweet Gracie went to Heaven before she could even take a breath here on Earth. I feel sad that time is getting further away from the moments of feeling her move the little she did inside me and from the time that I got to hold her in my arms. I sometimes feel sad that there are days I didn't think of her as often as other days. I also know that is okay. A part of healing from a loss of loved of. I know that it doesn't mean I don't love her any less. It just means that God has blessed Corey and I beyond measure and we have 3 little guys that have filled our hearts with more love and the pain is there but not in the fore front. 

December 29 and 30 will always be marked with pain, but there is happiness, love, and peace. Today I kept busy with running errands with Austin. Tonight I went to friends house and hung out, while Corey had a game night at our house. It was a good day. Gracie's birthday in Heaven was a good day here. 

Last month, Corey and I went to visit her grave site with the boys. First time we told them about their sister. I never knew how to bring her up. We do have photos of her around in the house, so I knew someday they would wonder about the pictures. I want them to know about her. She is their sister and our first baby. Praying that doors will be opened to share more about her with them. A plus, we can't share about Gracie, without sharing about Jesus!

Below are some pictures of Gracie. Also, one of us. God is good. Without Him, life would be hard to live. Our faith carries us. 

Tiny baby girl

Gracie Ann

Blessed

The Lord Is My Shepherd

A Psalm of David.

23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters.[a]
3     He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]
    for his name's sake.

4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]
    I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
    your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me
    in the presence of my enemies;
you anoint my head with oil;
    my cup overflows.
6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me
    all the days of my life,
and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord
    forever.[g]