Oh my goodness, thank you friends for so much love and support. Your messages reminding me that Kayleigh matters, not just to us but to all of you as well, have been so very kind. I also appreciate the many of you that thought her name belonged on a field, it’s a beautifully idea, and if it is the right thing, then it will work itself out in time.
I think I should clarify that the field naming wasn’t the cause of my sadness last night. It was simply another of the darts that come hurling at me. There are plenty of things that make me sad. Things like finding her tooth brush in my overnight bag. Finding a pair of her socks in the wash. Seeing the rubber bands for her hair in my drawer. Watching her friends grow up. Celebrating birthday parties with kids her age. They are all turning 8, and she never will.
Thank you that so many of you were ready to champion her cause. That makes my heart smile. Having so many of you still behind her – still wanting what would make her happy. It’s amazing. But her name on the field isn’t going to fix the pain of loss. Only time and God’s grace will fix this.
Today John 10:10 was the first verse I read. I was reminded that Satan will use any and everything to steal my joy. But he is only successful if I allow him to be. I get to choose – so I choose joy.
John 10:10
10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.
God’s purpose is to give us a rich and satisfying life… That is an amazing promise.
Until tomorrow,
‘Carrow💜
