the music and message were beautiful.
the 341 balloons…marking one for each day Cora was here with joel & jess…were so pretty it hurt.
literally.
they just kept going farther and farther away….
and i thought again "i just can't believe this happened."
i still feel complete disbelief when i think of all jess and joel have gone through this year.
through the tears…
there was worship and fellowship.
there were smiles and hugs…cupcakes and popsicles…many children playing on Cora's Playground.
it's not the way we would've chosen but trusting in Christ…
knowing fully that He is good and unchanging.
He will restore.
He will bring peace and healing.
continue to pray for the Macs.
Jennifer - I’m so sorry…and praying for them.
Diana aka "knzus" - ♥ Amen! ♥
Christina - That is a beautiful picture of them…you captured a powerful moment there.
Ruth - thank you for sharing these pictures. the love and faith of you guys over there is such an inspiration…
Renee - I often think of Cora and her beautiful little face. It’s a reminder of how blessed we are. I’m praying for happier days ahead for Joel and Jess.
OT: Meg, I may have posted something about you today. LOL If you’re offended, let me know. xoxo
Sarah - Thanks for sharing this with us. It’s still so fresh in my mind when I heard about Cora’s story. My heart is still aching for The Macs, but I hope the playground dedication helped heal their hearts just a little more, if that is even possible after such a loss.
Laura Phelps - the prayers have never stopped…
purejoy - how is it that i’ve seen several pictures from the dedication and still it brings tears to my eyes to see those balloons. such a beautiful picture. and i’m certain that cora was smiling.
continuing to pray and so thankful that you were able to be there. what a treasure this blog-world is!
Staci - My heart still breaks for them….but God is triumphant through it all….still, just makes me so sad for them 🙁 They are so blessed to have a friend in you to capture this day for them. God Bless!
angela - How blessed they are that you captured this day for them. The blessing of a friendship is priceless. I cannot imagine their pain, but I know it must be made a little easier with the surrounding of friends.
Angela - Beautiful, and oh, so sad.
Joanna @ The Casa - Sometimes it’s just so hard to trust that God has a plan.
pve - Somehow, all those balloons made me feel better.
For me it is all about the triple F, Faith, Family and Friends.
pve
Jerri - Thanks for sharing! They are truly an awesome witness!
Lindsey - I can’t even imagine. I have an 8 month old son. They are an amazing family and what good that sweet girl did in her short life.
Liz M - This breaks my heart. I wish I could absorb some of the pain, somehow cushion the blow.
From experience, time takes away the rawness.
I have come to know all of you through the blogs– far away yet close in prayer in thought.
Anna Marie - I can’t imagine going through something so heartbreaking. I think of them often. My prayers are with them. Thank you for sharing this. God bless you!
~Anna Marie
Rachel - Amen!