Loss
There was a moment Friday afternoon, as Anna's body lay in the trauma room, that I told the Lord how tired I am of extracting the precious from the worthless (Jeremiah 15:19). With Anna gone, the years glared at me, stacked upon each other in losses untold, misplaced hopes, and missing dreams. "How much can we take, really"
Yet with my chest simultaneously clenched in a vise-grip and a sword pierced through, deep peace slowly yet surely permeated.
And somehow today, I am stronger than one week ago
Dredged to the depths of sadness within my being there has been dug out even more room for joy and simple pleasures.
The question of 'Is God good?' was answered for me many years ago, and so this week not a speck of unnecessary energy has gone to such thrashing and railing of the spirit. God is my best friend, he has my back and quite simply will do me and mine, no wrong.
This I know
The joy of Anna, and the gift she has been in our lives, has not been touched one iota in death. In fact, the profound joy, incredible privilege and deep honour of knowing her has simply been magnified in death
Joy magnified by death
Till our hearts break from the weight of glory and gift, and deep thankfulness for her life
So much richness I hardly know what to do with it
Knowing Anna far longer than her short four months on earth, (for months before many knew of her, I fought for her life in prayer as it appeared my daughter might miscarry) I sensed right from the start her spirit and the deep gentleness and gladness of her being.
She is a mighty woman of God
Such a strange thing to say of a babe - but true nonetheless
Carrying a deep wisdom and knowing that shone through her eyes, her laughter and life touched all of us and we won't be the same. Because of Anna, I know God better today than I did before.
Thank-You God for Anna
I wouldn't have missed this for the world
Posted by Cyndy Lavoie at June 2, 2011 11:18 AM 
Categories: Capturing Courage, God, Family
Tags: grief death loss crib death God joy celebration of life strength in sadness Anna Cyndy Lavoie Gods l
Categories: Capturing Courage, God, Family
Tags: grief death loss crib death God joy celebration of life strength in sadness Anna Cyndy Lavoie Gods l
Cyndy...this is such a wonderful, poignant piece! God is good all the time! Anna was (and still is) such a delightful girl! She lives on and has truly made a difference. I'm so glad I got to hold her one day at the church when your Mom had her for awhile and then to see her on her last Sunday at church with her parents. Many blessings on you and your family.
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Thanks so much Bev, we are rich for the prayers of those around us
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Cyndy - I have been touched by your words and your faith. I have grieved the loss of many loved ones and, though I'm mature enough in my faith to know that God is good, I have struggled immensely with the loss of Anna. My heart is broken for youf family and, though I know she is playing in the sandbox with my little one under the supervision of Jesus (pleasant thought!), my heart aches for Alexis.
You are all in my prayers..daily and constantly.
May God protect your heart and the heart of the parents. Little Anna's life was short but poignant. She left a big hole with her little feet. I'm praying that God may be glorified in this time and that, because of Anna, many will know that there is a God.
Fariyal
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Fariyal, we are glad to be upheld, thanks so much for sharing in the grieving of Anna, a profound gift that has eased our own load. I never got to see you or hug you yesterday at the memorial, but my heart is glad to know you were there. Bless you
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I came across a quote today that made me think of you.
Nothing is so strong as gentleness, and nothing is so gentle as real strength.
Ralph W Sockman
Love you... Jen
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Jen you are such a blessing and treat to me, and even though we've never met in person God is weaving our hearts in the bonds of friendship. Love you
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Dear Cyndy,
Thank you for shining the light of the Lord so brightly and allowing us all to see into the depth of your grief and the provision of His endless grace!
Blessed are we when in our darkest hour, He provides us with rich joy along with His gift of strength.
I will continue to lift you and yours up in prayer and know, with all confidence, He will intercede.
Blessings,
Joy
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Joy it is a privilege to 'do life' in the company of so many great folk. Bless you and your prayers on our behalf are well received, thanks so much for joining in this journey. love and hugs
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Cindy, thank you for sharing your heart in such a poignant,sweet way. I am so blessed to know how the Lord has carried you and your family through these past days.
Your prayer that you might know HIM and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering has been answered tenfold.
Standing with you against all foe, No weapon forged against you shall prosper.
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Bless you Diane, thanks so much your heart and care for us, and standing with us... wow, we are well taken care of. love ya
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Cyndy, this is such a beautiful sharing. My heart and thoughts have been with you and your family since I learned of your loss. Your process is admirable and perspective is key. We all belong to God and He gifts us with one another. It's a blessing to be able to recognize the gifts in our life (be they here for a short time or long time). May Anna rest in peace and may you and yours continue to submit to and bask in the guidance and grace of your Lord.
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LaShawnda, I only just saw your comment today, sorry to have missed your lovely encouragements till now. It is good to do life in community and held by each others hearts and thoughts is such a privilege, thank-you my friend.
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