On This Bereaved Mother's Day

I will keep this one short and sweet…

Five years ago this month, I became a bereaved mother. 

This is my beautiful angel baby, Emalynn Kelly on the day she took her last breath. It was just one day after she took her first. She is the twin sister to our beautiful Lexi Rae. And while I would give anything in the world to have her here with us, I would not for anything give up my title as her mama – bereaved or otherwise. 

While there are many songs, scriptures and sentiments that have resonated with me over the years, Psalm 139 is one I have clung to consistently. A portion of it is engraved on a bench that sits at “Emmy’s Place” – one of my favorite spots on our farm.

I believe our beautiful girl was fearfully and wonderfully made by the creator of heaven and earth. I believe that God knew her story in detail before her heart even began to beat. And I know He handpicked me to be her mama – thank you, Jesus. 
To all of the mamas who have been preceded in death by a child – no matter how young or old – I am sending my love to you today. Ours is a path no one would willingly choose, but that I dare say each of us would walk again just for the privilege of the children He gave us. No matter for how long. 

From one bereaved mama to another,