Posted by Amy Tue June 3, 2008, 8:32 am
Six Months
It was six months ago today that we welcomed Lydia into this world. It was six months ago today that we said goodbye. I wish I had something poignant to say on this special date, but I don’t. I feel like all of my energy is directed toward my living child who needs me today.
So, instead of my attempt at meaningful words, I am sharing a video with you. I thought it was the perfect day to share this music and moment with the world. This is a video of our friends, Lindsay and Mike, singing at Lydia’s memorial service. The acoustics and lighting are lacking, yet it is still beautiful and perfect. I just love them so much for blessing us (and now all of you) in this way. I requested two songs that I thought reflected our feelings about Lydia and God: It Is Well With My Soul and Wonderful, Merciful Savior. The message still holds true today. Lydia—when in my womb, when born and passed in my arms, when in heaven and NOT physically with us here today—was and continues to be well with our souls. He is a wonderful and merciful savior And He gives us the healing and grace.
It was six months ago today that we welcomed Lydia into this world. It was six months ago today that we said goodbye. I wish I had something poignant to say on this special date, but I don’t. I feel like all of my energy is directed toward my living child who needs me today.
So, instead of my attempt at meaningful words, I am sharing a video with you. I thought it was the perfect day to share this music and moment with the world. This is a video of our friends, Lindsay and Mike, singing at Lydia’s memorial service. The acoustics and lighting are lacking, yet it is still beautiful and perfect. I just love them so much for blessing us (and now all of you) in this way. I requested two songs that I thought reflected our feelings about Lydia and God: It Is Well With My Soul and Wonderful, Merciful Savior. The message still holds true today. Lydia—when in my womb, when born and passed in my arms, when in heaven and NOT physically with us here today—was and continues to be well with our souls. He is a wonderful and merciful savior And He gives us the healing and grace.
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(9:08)Comments
Amy - Wed June 4, 2008, 9:04 am
I have chills right now. It is Well is my favorite song in the world and that was just beautiful! I am thinking of your family today- you are in my prayers!Lindsay - Tue June 3, 2008, 11:20 pm
"You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for." "It is well with my soul." Those words were true six months ago, and they are true today. When Uncle Dan died just three days after Lydia, I was really frustrated with God. I can say with all honesty that singing those words was an act of faith. And God has since been faithful. He has continually shown me that He is most certainly in control and still on the throne. I don't have to understand the way He chooses to do things. I just have to believe that He's doing them correctly. And I do believe that. He is giving me the healing my heart longed for, and it is well with my soul. I'm not exactly sure how Heaven works, and please forgive my corny-ness. However, when I am missing Uncle Dan and Lydia really bad, and I'm beating myself up over the fact that he didn't get to see Ruby one more time before he left, I sometimes wonder if he's holding Lydia and playing with her there in Heaven. When we get there, I'd really like to introduce them, if they haven't met already. I love you.Jessica - Tue June 3, 2008, 9:12 pm
Lydia is a lifetime memory and inspiration of mine. A true blessing from God to know her and the love you have for her. God can give an amazing amount of love for someone who was only on earth a short time. May you continue to feel God's love and peace for you.Love Scott and Jessica
Frances - Tue June 3, 2008, 8:54 pm
What a beautiful way to remember Lydia today.Mom - Tue June 3, 2008, 7:08 pm
And thank you for posting this video. It was wonderful to see and hear it again. I love you!Mom/Nonna - Tue June 3, 2008, 7:05 pm
I'd give anything for us to be holding her today.But I know that God is holding her in the palm of His hands and it is well with Her soul.
Antonette - Tue June 3, 2008, 3:35 pm
I absolutely **loved** that music when I heard it at the memorial service. Lindsay has the voice of an angel, and the harmony was beautiful. I'm so glad you posted this, Amy.angela - Tue June 3, 2008, 2:20 pm
Very moving! You continue to be in our prayers and hearts!Love you!
2008 Mike and Amy Focosi
