Pinpricks in the Darkness

It was one year and 21 days ago that my daughter was born. And it was eleven months and eleven days ago that she passed from this life into the next.

Many things that happen in life are directly related to our choices. Others are not. What we have the power to choose in all things, though, is our response. Sometimes it may take a while to realize this and for our emotions to come along, but we do have the ability to choose.

There is power in thankfulness. It does not wipe away feelings of grief, sorrow, anger and pain. But it can create tiny pinpricks in the darkness through which the light can shine. Sometimes it can open a window to the fresh air and sunshine. Other times the weight is too heavy and the light cannot penetrate. But there is always a return, a circling back to thankfulness.

Thank you, God for her life. Thank you for letting us hold her and love her for a few short weeks. Thank you that she is no longer in pain. Thank you.