Hebrews 12:7, 11

"Endure hardship as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it." - Hebrews 12:7, 11

This post is to my loving husband. I am watching you turn into such a strong man of God. I was thinking today, how it has been about a year since you were baptized and how since that time, when you re-committed your life to Jesus you have been under Satan's attack. It is Satan who sets out to turn good to evil and only our Heavenly Father who can mature us and bring good from bad. Since losing our daughter, Satan has set out to ruin our family and turn that already awful tragedy into something even worse. And why wouldn't he, it was a perfect opportunity- being so vulnerable and full of questions for God.
I am so thankful for God's work in your life and in our marriage.
God loves you and from that day last June when you were baptized, he knew he wasn't finished with you. He's working on making you who He intends for you to be, preparing you for the day we face Him and enter His eternal kingdom; the day we get to hold Olivia again. Keep seeking Him and let Him refine you. Our loss of Olivia is a very heavy load to bear, but somehow God is maturing us and teaching us about His love and grace.
I love you!


To those who have been praying for us, even without knowing the full details of how losing Olivia has affected us, please keep praying! We thank you and love you.