Yesterday, Paul would've been 9. When your last memory is 6 1/2, nine is hard to imagine. We celebrated by going with friends to the Putt-putt fun center in Killeen and doing a lot of the things that Paul loved to do. In his honor, I never bent down to place my ball, but dropped it and scooched it with my foot (something he had to do the last several months of his life because of the pain of bending over).
God is good. He has continued to bless us with wonderful, thoughtful friends who emailed and texted to remind us that they miss Paul, too. Thank you for that. It doesn't make me miss him any less, but it sure makes me feel not so lonely in it.
A friend sent these pictures to me today (they were taken in August of 2002, right before Whit was born). They are priceless treasures of wonderful memories. My first thought was how perfect his body was... no scars from surgery or port placements or biopsies... just smooth, perfect skin. I don't remember Paul like that, but it is good to be reminded.
6 comments:
Love those pictures!
And what you wrote reminds me of you telling about Paul seeing another little boy in the clinic one day and commenting that God had put his port on the other side.
Still praying God will guard your heart with His peace . . .
Much, much love . . .
Leigh,
My heart aches for you....what amazing pictures of your beautiful boy!!!
Much Love
Abra McKean
Those are beautiful Leigh! Heartbreaking...but so beautiful. I'm glad you shared them. : ) Love you...
Love the middle picture. It makes me ache for you. It never occurred to me to notice his 'perfect skin' until you mentioned it. I will be thankful for my children, and their perfect skin tonight.
Love you
judy
Look at that beautiful boy! Thanks for sharing these pictures Leigh and for sharing your heart as well.
Was thinking of you today and remembered that Paul had a birthday this week - Time flies and time creeps, but God provided you with so many precious memories. May they bring great comfort as you live for eternity!! Your family is special to me!
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