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honoring Tuesday...

from indiana...we send out prayers to the whitt family and friends


the 3 little girlies and i went out for our wagon ride...and it was a delightful treat for the girls. i explained why were walking in the snow and at this time...

funny, brooke and jada seemed to be happy that tuesday was with jesus...they said that sounded like fun...playing with him and the angels. {oh to have that faith like a child}


as an adult, it's hard for me to take hold of...death always is. what i know for sure is that in christ jesus death is not the final word.

so today, we honor tuesday...for her life and her smile. we honor her family for being steadfast in their faith in spite of the icky circumstance of cancer with one of their beautiful daughters. and we take a moment to thank god, for sending jesus to us so that when we walk through these fires in life, we know he never leaves us...and we get the joy of eternal life with him.

and that, my friends, that, is a good thing.

"And Christ lives within you, so even though your body will die, the Spirit gives you life because you have been made right with God. The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you." romans 8:10-11


Comments

mama's smitten said…
What a wonderful post. Thank you for sharing.
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Carrie said…
Okay, I'm totally freaking out! I just tweeted you!

And yes, what would it be like to have faith like a child!! I can't even imagine losing my daughter. urf I get sick thinking about it!
Unknown said…
losing a child is every parents' nightmare..
Ash said…
These are wonderful!! Your girls are absolutely gorgeous.

Thanks so much for coming along for the ride!

Em
I've watched friends lose a child, and while it is so sad, I cannot imagine doing so without thinking that they are in the arms of Jesus......so hopeless otherwise! thanks for sharing!

Suzanne
Deb said…
this was an incredible post. your girls are such beautiful blessings!
Unknown said…
This is amazing - thank you for doing such a wonderful tribute and what a perfect wagie ride it looked like it was! Your family is gorgeous!

And what a heartfelt inspirational post. I loved every word...
Mammatalk said…
Very beautiful!
Mammatalk said…
Very beautiful!
Elizabeth said…
Great photos! And I love the colors of your blog. :)
angi_b72 said…
Beautiful!!!
Anonymous said…
Great post.
Alisha said…
This is beautiful. I am a family friend of the Whitt's, and I am making a video scrapbook for them to see all the wagie rides and balloon releases. I would love to add your pictures to it, plus what you daughters said about having fun with Jesus and the scripture at the end.
CC said…
What a wonderful tribute and wagon ride for Tuesday!
He & Me + 3 said…
Just beautiful. Well said.
Jenni said…
Beautiful tribute and pictures!
Kristin said…
We rode for Tuesday too. What a wonderful message of Faith from your daughters.
scrappysue said…
beautifully said. wonderful pictures
Rebecca Jo said…
Tuesday's story just breaks my heart.... I love the honor of her by the wagon rides! your pictures are so sweet
Meredith said…
Absolutely beautiful!

You know, the first thing that Jackson said when his Papa died last year was, "now he's not sick anymore!!!" He was so very excited for his Papa. The 2nd thing he said, "now he's with Jesus!!"

Like you said, oh to have faith like a child!
Ohilda said…
AMEN!!!!!!!


Ohilda
Young Momma said…
That was beautiful. Just like your little girls. I love the simple understanding children have.
MuseSwings said…
A beautiful tribute to little Tuesday and her loving family!
Megan said…
So sweet. *hearts*
A beautiful moving tribute:) Children always know the right things to say!
Michelle said…
how special that you were able to get out and do this to honor Tuesday!
Anonymous said…
That is the one thing that gives me peace and comfort over losing my dad. I know where he is and that I WILL see him again!
Keri said…
Fabulous post! What an awesome tribute to Tuesday! Love, LOVE it!!
Kacey said…
What a beautiful post my friend. It looks like the girls had fun and they have wonderful insight. :D
cat said…
Great post and pictures. Your kids are adorable. Thanks for hihlighting AIDS on your blog - around here it is off course a huge problem.Greetings from South Africa.
cat said…
Great post and pictures. Your kids are adorable. Thanks for hihlighting AIDS on your blog - around here it is off course a huge problem.Greetings from South Africa.
debi9kids said…
Thank you so much for such a beautiful post and for having a wagie ride for tuesday.
I was able to be out to celebrate Tuesday's life with the Whitts and I know all of the support means the world to them.
Thank you!
~ Debi

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