Family Tree

"We should number our days, not so we live fearfully, but in order to live more faithfully. We count our days so we make them count."

We planted this tree in the front yard of our forever home shortly after Briggs was born, with the hopes of watching our babes grow with it. I would have never dreamed one of them wouldn't be standing here today, and yet, here we are. A sissy without her bubs. A father and mother without their son. A family tree with a fallen limb.

I will never regret being intentional with my children, always choosing them over myself. I'm unashamedly sappy and sentimental, and see now God made me that way for this season. Briggs knew a mothers love in a way I think most children don't anymore. (In a way I strive to continue loving his sister.) I only pray my losing him encourages other mothers to make their days count.

To the mother facing this day without a child, old or young, born or unborn, alive or not, draw near to God, not just today, but everyday. He sees you, He knows your pain, and He has offered you His comfort.

Happy Mother's Day.