New Camera Snapshots

The rose bushes have all been gifts in Lindsey's memory.

As many of you know we had an opportunity this week to speak at an American Heart Association Staff Meeting for NC, SC. Preparing to tell our story was difficult and giving it was not easy, however we were thankful for the opportunity to share about Lindsey. She was an amazing gift from God and we were able to encourage and motivate them to continue to do the job they are doing. We played an audio piece from Lindsey's funeral that gave such a beautiful vivid description of her and her testimony that she loved Jesus.

We continue to mourn, but we mourn with hope.

Our trial never ends... yet God's grace is everlasting!

It has been a while since I blogged how we are "really" doing. I know it must be difficult for many of our friends and even family to know what to say or do for us at now almost 8 mths.
We may look "normal" or seem to act normal and you hesitate to say something or do something because you are afraid that you will cause us more pain. We feel very alone when Lindsey's name is not mentioned or when we are not asked about our daily struggle to live without her. The pain is still very real and we still cannot believe that she is gone. Not too long ago I sang this song in our old church in Chattanooga. I'm not sure how I got through it - well I do know - by prayer and God wanted His name praised. Really look at the second line of the song, " No need, no want, no trial, no pain, can compare to this" - sometimes that is hard for me to take. I am so thankful that He did take God's wrath so I can look forward to the day when all this earthly pain and suffering will be over.

Before the Cross

My Savior's sacrifice paid for all my sin, so in my suffering I look to the cross again.
No need, no want, no trial, no pain, can compare to this:
The wrath of God once meant for me, was all spent on Him.

Before the cross, I humbly bow.
I place my trust, in the Savior.
His finished work, captures my gaze.
You bore the wrath, I know the grace.

In my darkest hour, your presence is my peace.
In my days of joy, your grace carries me.
Jesus, my great high priest. The One who pleads for me.
My heart is filled with faith in you.
Here at Calvary on my knees.