Saved by the Blood of Jesus

I have been pondering Abigail's salvation and my salvation since listening to John MacArthur's sermon on the salvation of babies.  I am joyful because I grieve with hope.  The salvation of infants who have died truly is a beautiful illustration! Abigail is God's chosen elect! Incredible. He saved her no differently than He saved me: by grace alone. I had no more to do with my salvation than she did. What reassurance of my own salvation! When I stand before Jesus on judgment day, He will evaluate my life and I will be held accountable for my sins.  I love to think about when Abigail stands before the throne, and He tells her "Well done my good and faithful servant!" And she was such a faithful servant because she is still changing our lives and causing us to lean on Him. She was born with a sin nature, but by His mercy she was snatched away to His loving arms before she had a chance to sin.  And I will get to spend forever with her, and my Redeemer.

A sermon by John MacArthur on The Salvation of Babies (Part 1)

"So, when an infant dies, he or she is elect to eternal salvation and eternal glory. So dear one, if you have a little one that dies, rejoice. Count not your human loss, count your eternal gain. Count not that child as having lost, but having gained, having passed briefly through this life untouched by the wicked world only to enter into eternal glory and grace. The true sadness should be over those children of yours who live and reject the gospel. Don't sorrow over your children in heaven, sorrow over your children on earth that they should come to Christ. This is your great responsibility, your great opportunity."

Here is the link.  You can read it while you listen, or just read/listen.  It is so good! 
The Salvation of Babies Who Die (Part 1)

Capture Your Grief: Day 18

Family Portraits

 

7 Months

Seven months ago today we met the most perfect, beautiful, precious gift! So blessed to be your mama and daddy! We miss you with every ounce of our being. We miss the memories we will never have. We love you so much and feel blessed to carry you in our hearts for the rest of our lives.

Capture Your Grief: Day 16

Release

Capture Your Grief: Day 15

Wave of Light

I invited friends on Facebook to join us in lighting a candle in memory of Abigail on Monday night.  I asked them to post a picture with their candle on Facebook and to mention Abigail.  I asked them to tag me and/or Luke in their picture so we would be sure to see them all. There was an overwhelming response and it sang to my soul! So many people posted a picture of their candle and said sweet things about Abigail!  I sat at the computer for hours and watched live as everyone posted their picture, or wrote a sweet comment, and cried as I read each message.  It was so therapeutic for me, and it was one of the best days that I have had in almost seven months.  I hope that it brought friends and family joy to know they were doing something for our sweet Abigail, and for us! This is the picture we posted, and our caption.    

For our sweet Baby Abigail and for everyone else who has lost a child! We love you so much and look forward every day to seeing you again! So thankful that Jesus has conquered death for us and that you are safe in His arms!

Capture Your Grief: Day 14

Community

This banner was hanging at The Race to Remember that we were a part of at the end of July.  It was such a beautiful way to honor our babies and the grieving families!!!