Tears Turn to Joy

 In celebration of our tenth wedding anniversary Scottie wrote me a poem (the third he has written me since we met - one to propose, one for our 7th anniversary and one for our tenth).  

In the middle of poem he penned the following words: 

The decade together is not marked by our loss

We have treasures in heaven thanks to the Cross

And these words speak so profoundly to me - such amazing truth.  Yes, certainly we grieve in this broken world!  Things are not as they should be and there is so much pain and loss for all humans (eventually); yet, we as believers grieve with hope and are not identified by loss because of the Cross!  The resurrection of Jesus has overcome our losses and so even here in this broken place we can rejoice because of the work done on the cross!  

    Tomorrow Leah Joy turns one month old!  And according to Cole, "She is perfect!"

Leah went to her first restaurant today - a chinese buffet (since its the other two kids favorite type of restaurant and she's restricted to Mommy's milk).  At the end of the meal when the waitress handed us the bill and fortune cookies, Cole said, "I think my fortune will be something very true and very good because today has been a very good day already."  Scott replied, "Here's hoping its not an unfortunate cookie."  (Ha Ha - funny guy).

Anyhow, Cole then opened his cookie and it read, "Those who reap in tears will sow in joy!"  And Cole said, "yep, that's right  - we sure have!"   Yes, we sure have!  And we thank you Lord for this BABY JOY!

 What a blessing my children are to us from the Lord!  

 Lord, thank you for my family!  

  

Comments

[cindim]

Kerry,

If ever there is another marriage that was "made in Heaven" besides my own, it is definitely yours and Scott's. Thank You Jesus for these men, who aren't afraid to follow Your leading, and who love us as You love Your church.

Loving the pics from NC.

[Julie]

What a beautiful family! ReJOYcing with you!:-)

[Nancy D. Wilson]

Honestly it's been over a year since I visited your blog,life became busy but felt I should come back today and see what wisdom God had given you to share and what a joyous suprise I found! Looks like a wonderful fragrant whiff of SPRING! Praise God for your amazing blessing!! I am so very happy for you. I know you have suffered much loss, just so glad for you that He has chosen to bless you with this beautiful child. All of your pictures burst with joy on everyone's faces! Congratulations!

[Melissa]

You don't blog anymore :(

[thesis writing service]

Yeah, children bring so much joy! No efforts can be compared with the benefits!