Remembering Gracen

Its August, which means that's the month we got pregnant with our second child, Gracen Hoshell, in 2011. Gracen has been weighing on my heart lately... probably because 1) the reason I just stated and 2) my "baby" is starting Preschool next week.  I saw these post this week so thought I would share. Its amazing how God places these in front of you when you need it. I am not alone, there are many who have lost babies at every stage in life. I WILL see my baby one day and if I had to choose here for a short while or there for ETERNITY I would have to say God did exactly what was best. I will just love extra hard on my Aiden for now! That boy has my heart and I love him more than words can say but Gracen also has a special place in my heart as well. Life is a life no matter how small, God created us all. 

 My Dear Mother:

I did not die young.
I lived my span of life
Within your body
And within your love.
There are many
Who have lived long lives
And have not been loved as me.
If you would honor me
Then speak my name
And number me among your family.
If you would honor me
Then strive to live in love
For, in this love, I live.
Never ever doubt
That we will meet again.
Until that happy day
I will grow with God
And wait for you.

--Author Unknown