As a parent who has had a child die, it is very common to spend a lot of time thinking about the good things our children are missing out on because they are no longer here. We wish we could trade places with our kids because of those things.
But how often do we think about the fact that they are also missing out on sickness, disease and corruption? They will also never have to go through grieving your death and being here without you.
Trading places with our children may not be what we think it would be. If we could trade places with our children, we would be taking them away from a place with no sickness, no pain, no traumatic events, and removing them from a place of pure joy and love that goes beyond what can be measured.
These are some of the thoughts Laura shares on this week’s episode.
You will also hear the title song Together Forever, from Laura’s soon-to-be released CD.
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Birthdays:
Christopher Hotch was born on August 10 and is forever 31.
Miracle Valentina Harvison was born on August 12 and is forever 2 ½ months.
Rebekah Blakkolb was born on August 14 and is forever 20.
Joshua Egloff was born on August 15 and is forever 22.
Aaron Trebelhorn was born on August 16 and is forever 21.
Jeremy Bornemeier was born on August 16 and is forever 32.
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The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.
Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!
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This is a beautiful emotional song. I listened with tears in my eyes, remembering our youngest son Mark, who lost his life four years ago due to an accident abroad, on his own, thousands of miles away us. You have the gift of understanding so much. Laura. Blessings to you and thank you so much for sharing your gift with we grieving parents. Our lovely sunny natured Sparky Mark forever 37.
Thank you, Eve. I am so sorry about Mark. Hugs!
Hello I’m so sorry about your son’s tragic death, my son Christopher was also killed in an automobile accident last year still grieving
Hi Linda. I am sorry about your son’s accident. This is still very fresh for you…