Tomorrow - Two Years

I was just sitting here listening to more songs by Matt Hammitt after a wonderful evening visiting with Terri (who joined me to visit Jaqueline in Mexico this September) and her family. I thought of Terri, then of Jaqueline, then of Ashley. I started crying, which lately isn't all that unusual for me! It felt different, though, and then all of the sudden I realized something.

Tomorrow. January 8th. It will be two years.

Two years and sometimes it feels like I am right there. Looking at Ashley's peaceful face. Feeling Ashley's chest that was no longer rising and falling. Holding Jaqueline as she cried and cried and finally released her daughter into the arms of someone who loves her far more than anyone here on Earth ever could. 

I wish I could be there with her tomorrow as we were together two years ago...to comfort her and to let her know that sweet Ashley will not be forgotten. If you think of it, please pray for Jaqueline tomorrow, January 8th.

"So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight and momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure, because we look not at what can be seen, but at what cannot be seen; for what can be seen in temporary, but what cannot be seen is eternal." 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Photo taken January 8th, 2010 a few hours before Ashley went to be with Jesus.