Lanterns for Maggie {October 15th}

This past Summer I was talking with my Adam about ordering some floating lanterns to send up next April on Maggie's birthday.  Our girl is always on my mind and I find myself talking about her often in our daily conversations.  As we transitioned from Summer to Fall, I tucked the lantern idea away and prepared myself for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day that October would bring.  These months can feel so heavy for a grieving heart, especially as the holidays season approaches.  This year, the heaviness seems to have crept up on me even sooner than last.  Such conflicting emotions, this being one of my favorite times of year but also one that hurts the deepest.  One afternoon as I was settling my little boys in for nap time, I was surprised to hear the the UPS man knocking at my door.  I hadn't been expecting anything, and opened my package up to find a stack of floating lanterns.  Just a few days prior I had been lamenting over yet another hard anniversary date and the weight that it carried.  My Adam had heard my hurting heart loud and clear, and decided to order the lanterns for us to send off as part of our own remembrance day for Maggie.   So thankful for this good man and the ways he blesses me.  As the sun began to sink on October 15th, we walked our boys out to the front yard and began lighting our lanterns.  Emmitt was enamored with them.  Noah and Mason were anxious for their turns and shouted up as they sent them off.  We stayed out long after the lights had become specks in the sky until they disappeared completely.  It is amazing how much a little flame can light up the darkness.  Lots of love sent upward to our girl.  

So thankful for that flicker of light in the darkness. 

I imagine the view from above was pretty sweet.

Love you so very much, Maggie Girl.

When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” -John 8:12