The meaning of a very short life.

[mamajoan]

I agree with you completely Kristy.
"Every soul has a purpose, some take days, some take many years to accomplish this purpose, but know that God has a purpose for every soul".
This was said by Fr. Ignatius at the funeral service for my son who died at 3 days old. He died due to an error by a navy corpsman. It took me a while to figure out what his purpose was, but believe me it was an important one.
In 3 days Marcus accomplished something that had not been able to come about in 4 years. He brought my father and my husband together. A great miracle from an infant who's purpose was accomplished in 3 days of life.


The dis sure brings out the best in people. It allows us to share our liveswith others. We share from the insignificant fluff to life changing traumas and joys..not always with ease.. but definately with comfort.

God Bless and keep you close.
Joan

 

[tiggerlover]

You wrote that so eloquently, it was touching. God bless you and your family.

 

[snoopy]

Its 5:52 am and I'm sitting here in tears.

Beautifully written, Kristy. I promise I will not let her life go in vain, the next time I start to get upset over something trivial, I will think of Gabrielle.

Thanks so much for sharing.

 

[yepod]

Thank you Kristy, for sharing this beautiful thought.

You & family are in my thoughts.

I look forward to meeting you all soon.

And as always {{{{hugs}}}}

 

[Mamu]

Kristy I feel your pain and know every soul has a purpose, and without God in our lives the answers to our questions are never answered.

With faith all things are possible. I too question sometimes, but when I stop questioning and let God into my life only then will I find answers. How little we know of the master plan. Some of us go along very smoothly, some of us feel every bump in the road. When the road ends and there's no way around the detour, how do we get from here to there. Some never find their way around. They are stuck in the middle of nowhere and are lost forever. Though God and faith in him, there is a way to the other side, and he will show us the path if we look and listen.

God Bless you and your family.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Beautifully said. I know now you will be just fine!

 

[Doctor P]

Thanks for sharing.

 

[DebD4T]

I have been keeping you and your family in my prayers since I read your first post about your little angel Gabrielle.

The strength of your faith is so evident in your post. Thank you for sharing it with us. It really touched my heart.

 

[Leota]

Kristy - you expressed so beautifully some of the things I've felt in dealing with Max's (and mine too at times) illness - esp. when he was so small & so sick & we didn't think he'd make it....
Unfortunatly, over the years, occaisionally I forget the lessons I learned about what is truly important, until the tears wash my vision clean again. Gabrielle will help Max keep me focused.....
{{{{Hugs}}}} to you & your family......

 

[glo]

Hugs Kristy...your words truely touched me. Hugs to you and your family!!!

 

[EROS]

Thanks for the thoughtful sentiments ..........

 

[Robinrs]

Kristy: Please take a second and let me tell you what your post means to me...

I've prayed for you, and in my prayers I prayed you will come to the very conclusion you came to here. I am not just happy you did, I am THRILLED.

As you know I've had a similar situation happen to me. I've had people tell me to be MAD at God. I wasn't. I didn't know Him that well then, but something, something kept nagging me to talk to Him.

One day I just let it all go and gave it to Him. I cannot tell you the blessings that poured into my life after that.

Devin's life was only 3 days, but his purpose gave me YEARS of faith and trust that have not only enriched me, but my entire family. His legacy is one of love, beauty and complete happiness. How many people can claim what Devin and Gabrielle has done? Not even in a lifetime can one bitter soul open the hearts of so many.

There is always a purpose. We cannot see it while we're blinded with tears or our own sense of "truth", but in the long run we stop, pause for a moment and REALIZE that there was a reason we went through that trial.

I am soooooo happy for you.

Just sit back and wait for your blessings. They're coming!

--Robinrs

 

[SuiteDisney]

Even though He took her back so soon, Gabrielle truly was a gift from God.

I'm so sorry for your pain, but I'm happy to see you focusing on the good. (((hugs)))

 

[Talking Hands]

Beautiful thought. You are in my prayers Kristi. May God be gloried through your sadness.
I went through a similar experience. Ian Scott only lived in me 2 months before it was taken to heaven. With his loss I gained faith that God would handle all things to His glory. He later gave me a second beautiful daughter who is now 20. He has carried me through many years of chronic illness and pain and lead me to my ministry and interpreting. God's plan is perfect!
Btw I love the name Gabrielle. It was the name my mother wanted to give me but my father shortened it to Gay. I have often thought about having my name changed to it.
Lisbet Gabrielle is so much prettier than Lisabeth Gay