What an Uplifting Service!

What a day! We went with heavy hearts expecting to have such a sad service for a baby that was way to young to pass on. And yet what we got was 2 grandfathers talking quite openly; a host of pictures that brought everyone to tears to see such a beautiful child taken from his family and yet we know that God lends us our children as they are not ours to keep.
When Barb and I were asked by Patti & Kevin to put the lunch on, we were humbled to know that they wanted us to do this for them. It was an undertaking and yet we know that our church family wanted to help and support this family. And did they ever answer the challenge...thank you, thank you church family & friends for bringing so much food that no one went hungry today. Also, we were able to send food for the Clark families and still have more than enough to give to Teen Challenge - a charity that we knew would accept this kind of a donation.
Then when we thought we couldn't shed anymore tears, Kari & Jordan got up and talked and praised everyone for the support they had been given. I always find it encouraging to hear from the ones that can, during their moments of grief, a true from the heart thank you. I believe that if you can, you should as there is nothing like a personal, outpouring of thanks while your supporters are all together. Just by Kari & Jordan sharing their blog about there experiences, trials & disappointments with Drew's medical journey, this too was touching to know just how much everyone meant to them. When this happens it makes a person wonder if and when your time comes to be at the front, could you stand up in front of so many and thank those who came? Would you buckle at the knees? Could you tell a crowd just how much that loved one meant to you and that your life will go on without them? Could you keep it together and be audible for all to hear? Would you wonder if God would be so ever present to help you during this time of need? I guess that as time goes by and one day our time will be that time to be at the front of the room...I hope and pray that I too can be the strong one to stand and thank so many. I pray that I can feel uplifted by all who come to share in the celebration of life of my loved ones.