Life in the beginning seemed pretty perfect, pretty effortless. We bought a brand new house, started brand new jobs, traded in old cars for new ones, and traveled to new places.
When we became pregnant for the first time, we were elated! However, when Gwen experienced a traumatic brain injury at birth that excitement turned to terror and grief. Statistically the odds are against us. Most marriages crumble when a special needs child interrupts the "fairytale life" people plan for. I'll admit our journey to give Gwen the best life possible has not been easy, but with you by my side, we've managed to figure it out.
When God blessed us with Quinten, he healed our hearts and finally we were able to experience "normal".
Three months ago we were blind sided when God called Bowen to heaven. Why us....again? Had we not suffered enough with the loss of "what would have been" with Gwen?
When I hear "The Servant Song", the song we chose to be sung on our wedding day, it holds so much more meaning now than it did the day we said, "I do".
Will you let me be your servant
Let me be as Christ to you
Pray that I might have the grace
To let you be my servant too
Pray that I might have the grace
To let you be my servant too
We are pilgrims on the journey
We are brothers on the road
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load
I will hold the Christ light for you
In the night time of your fear
I will hold my hand out to you
Speak the peace you long to hear.
I will weep when you are weeping
When you laugh, I’ll laugh with you
I will share your joy and sorrow
Till we’ve seen this journey through.
When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony
Born to all we’ve known together
Of Christ’s love and agony
I love you.
