SWEET RIPPLE EFFECTS
Sledding in frigid temps. Beautiful though!
January 1, 2024
A new year. A year closer to being with Brighton. A year of savoring
all the moments with Lassen as he grows so fast. He woke me this morning with a
long, detailed description of all of his friends driving specific vehicles on
his construction site and all that they are building. It makes me smile because
he always includes Brighton.
Praying that we are bringing
home a beautiful, healthy baby in June. Praying that I grow closer to God every
single day.
January 7, 2024
Today was our first summer baby’s due date. It is hard to imagine
that being the reality with where I am now. I’ll probably never understand but
I am grateful for every part of life God has given me. It makes me happy to know
Brighton has 2 siblings with him in Heaven. I am now so excited for Lassen to
have a sibling to grow up with here.
I am 15 weeks today and have
an appointment tomorrow!
January 8, 2024
We had an appointment today for our baby and Kyle and Lassen got to
come with me. It was great! My dr found the heartbeat right away and it was in
the 140-150 range, so right on target.
The YouVersion verse of the
day was Isaiah 43:18-19: “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making
a way in the wilderness and streams in the waste land.”
This verse is part of the Isaiah
Song by Maverick City Music that I loved so much with Brighton. Yet, it is a
reminder that God is doing something new and not to let the trauma of the past
ruin the beauty of the present! Thank you Lord for a healthy pregnancy so far!
January 19, 2024
I think I maybe felt the baby move this week. At this stage of
pregnancy, it’s always hard for me to imagine my baby in my womb. But maybe I
really am feeling them!
Yesterday, we got a card in
the mail from Agape Flights in Venice, FL where my parents spend their winters.
They’re a ministry that supports missionaries in the Caribbean. This card was
letting us know my sister’s family had donated in memory of Brighton! The
really amazing part was that there was a handwritten note from a lady named
Shelly, who processed the donation. She was curious and looked up Brighton’s
obituary and was so grateful for his life and legacy. I was crying so hard. The
fact that she took the time to learn about who he was! Amazing.
I have talked to Kyle often
about sometimes feeling guilty that we didn’t start a foundation for Brighton
or “do something more.” Kyle always reminds me that we have chosen to support
organizations and have Brighton be a part of good works in many areas. This
note from Shelly confirmed that God is using Brighton and his story for God’s
glory. Sweet ripple effects.
I emailed Shelly thanking her
for taking the time to write a note to us and how much we appreciated her. She
responded right away and it turns out she had met my parents at a fundraising
event a few years ago when they won a door prize! Wow! God, You are so good!
Also, in the middle of the
night when I couldn’t sleep, I stumbled upon an ultrarunning movie about a guy
doing the Leadville 100. I had paced a friend during her race a few years ago
so I’m always interested in that particular event. It turns out, this dad had
lost his daughter, Birdie, to anencephaly in December of 2022. I read her
obituary and their faith in Jesus was beautiful and inspiring. I might reach
out and let him know his daughter is making a difference…
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