Briggs Story

I've been debating what to share and what not to share. Our hearts are still so tender, and it would be so easy to retreat, but Briggs' story has sparked something across the world that can only be God. So through the strength of the Lord, maybe I can begin sharing Briggs story with you all.

7.17.22 our baby boy was involved in a drowning incident at our family lake house. I've questioned over and over if we could have done something differently, but God very boldly reminded me that no power on earth can stop nor change His divine will.

He knew our son before he was even formed in my womb, and He knew that on 7.22.22, He would call him back to Him. There's not one thing on this earth we as Briggs parents could have done to change that. Do we understand it? I can't say we do.

We may never understand why God gave us our rainbow baby, the baby we prayed so long for, for such a short time, but our God is sovereign and His ways are so much higher than ours. This may not ease the pain of our loss, but it does help us to rest in the peace of the Lord. A peace that only He can give.

Our hearts are shattered, but God's promises remain. He hasn't forsaken us; this is no time to grow bitter or angry. This is the time to trust, lean, and grow closer to God than ever before.

“Then saith he unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with me. And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Matthew‬ ‭26:38-39‬