Monday, August 18, 2014

Dear God,

Seven years ago today our grandson was born.  Premature and in trouble we thought for days he might not make it.  He struggled for breath and we struggled in prayer for his life.  We received the miracle we prayed for.

It was a time when we were on our knees pleading for your help.  We watched over his NICU bed and we spoke love to little Rylan.  We told him you were with him and that he did not need to be afraid.

As you know, dear God, Rylan is a rambunctious, caring, and funny little boy.  He does well in school.  He has no defects whatsoever.

That time of uncertainty caused us all to reevaluate the strength of our faith.  We had to rely on you to help us all especially his mommy and daddy.  We were faithful in prayer because we were helpless to do anything else.  We cried out to you knowing you already had a hand on our son, grandson, brother, and little cousin. 

We got our miracle at the same time other babies died. I remember celebrating our baby's victory and praying for grieving parents who lost theirs.  Today as I give thanks for Rylan, I ask for your comfort for those whose losses are great.

Almighty God,
thank you
for the gift
of life.
Thank you
for Rylan.
Thank you
for relationships
that bind
a family together.
Please be
with those
who grieve
for their babies today.

Love, Andrea