Wednesday, August 22, 2007

A Hard Goodbye







Not exactly a pleasant post, but I wanted to share with those who could not make it. And it is helpful. We actually had quite a bit of our family at the funeral; and, although I hated that so many of them drove here and back in one day, it was really nice. Family and friends are wonderful things. You don't feel as if you are all alone. :-)
And just a warning, I may be using this blog as a journal over the next few weeks/months, so read at your own risk. Pen and paper are just a little slow sometimes. Here's my first entry.
I miss my baby.

1 comment:

Greg Ruark said...

Rachel, you are an exceptional young woman. How in God's great plan of things I was so fortunate to father you I will never know. But I am thankful.

Although the loss of little Nicholas is unacceptable by all our estimation, simply knowing love for him - as painful as it may be - is pure and good - something we may be thankful for.

I am reminded that loving always carries risk. I am also reminded of a saying that I believe with all my heart... "It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all."

I know it hurts - but the greater the pain, the greater the indication of love. And by this I know your pain is great because I know the extent of your love for your little ones.

The Lord bless you and keep you.
The Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you.
The Lord lift His countenance upon you and give you peace.

I love you.

dad