Greetings Family, As many of you are aware, one of our own of the family of New Hope Church, precious 6 week old baby Zoey moved from her earthly nursery to the one specially prepared by her Heavenly Father. It was not very long ago that I dedicated an entry to a faithful saint named Mary B. I can just picture dear Mary holding that precious child, with a smile of recognition on her face..Mary did not meet Zoey on earth, but she knows Zoey's family very well.
As a tribute, I would like to share what I wrote in my journal on the day of Zoey's departure:
Dearest Father, A little baby girl named Zoey is gazing into your face at this very moment. I can just picture you smiling at this beautiful baby girl now before you, perfect and healthy and whole. She could have been named "Much-Prayed-For." So many people have spoken to you about her! You have heard her name mentioned many times over these past few months. You, O Lord, are her Creator. You are the One who formed her little heart, molded those infant hands and feet, created those tiny lungs. You knew and were responsible for every heartbeat, every brainwave, every breath. Before there was such a thing called time, You had great plans for this little one. It was your idea to give her the parents she has, and the sisters she has. You knew exactly what you were doing when you placed her into that loving family. You are so gentle with her! During Zoey's brief stay on planet earth, you surrounded her with people who only had her best interest in mind, who displayed deep love and compassion on this precious infant.
You have great plans for for this child. One day there will be an amazing family reunion and little Zoey will be part of the welcoming committee. Each morning draws us one day closer to that glorious day. Thank you for using a little girl to speak to alot of big people!
That is what I wanted to say. Thank you Clint and Nicole, for sharing your greatest treasure with all of us. We are grateful.