Celebrating Lael

On December 11th, 2010, we celebrated Lael and gave all glory to the Lord for allowing her to be a part of our lives in the small way she was. It was two years ago. Even though we didn't get to meet her, she sure had a big impact on all of us.

That morning, we went to the cemetery to see her gravemarker and pray together. We talked about where she is right now and how she has a perfect body. She longs for nothing and is completely enveloped in God's love. Wow! What an amazing thought! The kids love to talk about her and get excited for the day we can meet her.

We swept her grave marker and the kids found wild flowers to put on it. Ethan found the red petals blowing by and picked them up to place on it as well (we made sure he wasn't taking them from another grave! We had to talk to them about that. They asked why they couldn't just take the other nice flowers and put them on Lael's grave!)

Here is Giselle sweeping away!





We made our traditional gingerbread house in her honor. Martini's school had a gingerbread contest and the boys got so excited about adding little Lego minifigs to the design. They got quite creative!




These times are so special. The Lord uses them to turn our focus on what really matters. Longing for heaven and longing to be with our Saviour come to the forefront of our minds and our joy is renewed at what is to come. Sometimes it seems far off, and yet, we remember how fragile life is and how close we really are. Our days are numbered. May they be used for His glory.