Today I was grumpy… whiny… and my heart complained. For some reason Sunday is often a hard day. We go to Sunday School, then to the Worship Service and as we sing to our Savior, the tears usually well up in my eyes. By the time church is over, I am wiped out emotionally and physically. However…
I am grateful…
Completely grateful…
For salvation, for the hope of heaven, for my family, our church family, and so much more. But honestly Sunday is just plain HARD for many grieving parents.
I usually come home, retreat to our room and rest. Today as I woke my heart was still grumbling. About the time that I muttered something about feeling unloved and under appreciated to myself, I yanked the curtains open and heard the most beautiful sound.
My room filled with the melodious sound of wind chimes. The sweet tinkling of each bell as the curtains hit them and they began to sway.
These beautiful windchimes are hung inside because they are made of wood with a butterfly engraved on them. A special friend purchased them in remembrance of Millie.
As soon as the sound rang out, the Lord reminded me, “Hear that? Evidence that you are LOVED playing loud and clear”. A most beautiful reminder of being loved by others and our Lord.
I also had to remember that my FEELINGS are not always TRUTH. Feelings will lie to us. They will take our minds to bad places of despair. But TRUTH is a hope giver. God’s word it true. It infuses us with the hope of heaven AND reminds us we know who has won the battle… We are victorious over death and despair. In the end, Christ and his church hold the victory.
***The windchimes are in the picture below along with a photo that my same friend sent me of a butterfly on the wall INSIDE the Children's hospital, just beside the elevators this week as they left their chemo appointment. She told her little girl, "It looks like Millie is saying hello" In true child wonder her daughter replied, "Wait, so Millie can talk to me through butterflies??"
We both got a good laugh at that! The butterfly is our reminder that Millie is transformed in heaven. Her earthly body is now renewed like a butterfly just out of its' cocoon. Perfect!
The little multi colored bookmark is the butterfly Millie gave me and said, "Look mama, I made it for you!" A forever treasure to this mama's heart that I keep in my bible.
Blessings sweet friends…
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I still believe in Millie’s Miracle
☆｡･:*:･ﾟ Hebrews 11:1 ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆
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