13th Birthday

Today is another difficult day for our family.  Today we would have been celebrating Ayden's 13th birthday.  Instead, Ayden is celebrating in heaven as his loved ones are remembering years gone by with fondness but through tears.  A life cut too short but in that life, many good memories.  Just leaves us wishing for more…
Never did we think that we would have to face a birthday for Ayden, without Ayden.  Throughout the day, I found I was emotional but it helped to spend time having coffee with a friend and time with the kids (the lazy days of Spring Break).  At supper time, we talked about Ayden - our memories and the party he might be having in heaven - and we celebrated by using birthday napkins at supper.  Not an easy day to get through, but with God's strength and his promise of our eternal home, we are able to get through even tough days like these.  And we know with each passing birthday and special occasion, we will remember and honour Ayden.
Happy 13th Birthday, Ayden!  We love you and miss you!

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain.  All these things are gone forever."  (Revelation 21:4 NLT)

Missing You ~ On Your Birthday

Today is full of memories

Happiness and tears,

Of birthday celebrations

We've shared throughout the years.

And though we'll always miss you

The endless joy you brought,

Warms our heart with gratitude

And fills our every thought.

We feel that you are with us

In everything we do,

So we'll celebrate your birthday

But we'll do so missing you.

~Unknown