On Your Birthday

This past July, the girls and I visited family in NY.  During this time, we took a side trip to our beloved city of Princeton, NJ to meet up with old friends as well as visit many of our favorite places. 

Princeton holds many dear memories.  G was a preschooler starting nursery school and Waldo was working on his Masters.  I was getting used to being a stay-at-home mom after working at the U.S. Embassy in Muscat and adjusting to the many challenges that come with parenting a "special" child.  We also experienced the loss of a child.

Three years have transpired since Angelie's passing.  At times it has felt like what occurred was a dream.  While at others, it felt like just yesterday we laid her to rest.  It is not for us to understand why suffering, illness, and death is allowed.  However, we can be sure that God uses everything for the good of those who love Him.  The One who gives life can also take away.  In His infinite wisdom, her passing was much more essential than her living on earth.   

We remain hopeful and steadfast that at the end of this exile, we will rejoice in our long-awaited reunion.  Only at that time, will we understand and be thankful to Him for keeping Angie to Himself. 

G

G & Baby S