So today is the 4 year anniversary of Elias passing away. It definitely doesn't feel like its been that long, but then looking back on everything we've done in that time it kind of feels like it should be longer. If that makes any sense.
It really has been an amazing journey for us. Between the tears of losing a wonderful sweet boy to having two more children and watching our oldest grow up right in front of our eyes. I can honestly say we've been very blessed.
We have 4 beautiful children. Yes we only have 3 of them physically here with us, but we did have 7 wonderful, healthy months with Elias.
I know a lot of people look at our story and say they can't image going through what we went through. Well we think the same thing about other families in our community and that is exactly why we started our charity. God is amazing in this way, because he took our devastating loss and made us open our hearts to others, not feel sorry for ourselves. I have been amazed daily for the last 4 years at the strength and comfort that God brings to me and my family, so for me to be able to bring an ounce of that to other families and to show Gods love and his grace through our charity brings me to my knees in PRAISE!
Living after a loss doesn't have to mean living without that person forever.
Dear Elias,
I can't believe it has been 4 years since I held you in my arms, even though so much has happened. I'm sure you are so in love with your baby sister, looking over her, are laughing daily at your crazy little brother and beaming with joy as you watch your big brother grow up into such a great young man. We talk about you so much that when Tidus is asked how many brothers he has he says 2, and cesca will do the same. Keep watching over them and say hello to everyone we have lost dear to our hearts. We will meet again baby boy, but until then, just know we love and miss you chunker butt!!
Love,
Mommy
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