It has been a long time since I have written. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to update. We have been really busy lately. Jon has been trucking for his Uncle Keith for a month now and the boys and I have been hanging out at home as well as in NJ. We miss when he is not around and we do get to see him often. The truck that he has been driving is the same truck that he drove Lindsay's last summer. We have lots of fun memories in the truck when we went along with Jon.
The boys are doing well and growing up way to fast. They keep me pretty busy all day. They are growing closer together as brother's which is awesome to watch. We are looking forward to our newest addition coming sometime in December. Jon and I are hoping for a little girl but Tanner wants another brother. We will see who is right when the time comes. Baby Groen is right on schedule and is getting more and more active. We did have a fetal echo done a few weeks ago and the babies heart is perfect. We thank the Lord for that everyday.
Lindsay is still never to far from our minds. We think of her often and talk about her a lot. We have seen lots of Lindsay butterflies this summer which always brings a smile to our faces. It is fun to see Tanner get so excited when he sees one. We have been spending time in NJ and have been playing lots with Emma and Ethan. I have enjoyed watching them get excited as well when they see a Lindsay butterfly. Emma talks about Ce~Ce a lot and often asks Julie if she can go and play with her. I am sure that if Lindsay were still here that Emma and her would be best friends and so much fun to watch. I feel so bad sometimes when I see her and wish so much that Lindsay was around to play with her. Sometimes I feel it's so unfair that she had to leave us so soon. And why her, even though I wouldn't want anyone to go through this. But I know that God has a reason and one day we will find out that reason when we are with him. Until then we need to keep her memory alive and continue to share her story with others.
We hope you will still continue to keep up with the blog. I am going to try much harder to keep it updated. We love you all very much and thank you for your continued prayers for our family.
5 comments:
Laura, Thanks for updating. I never met Lindsay but I know I will someday. Because of her, I have some little ones on my prayer list with heart problems-one is a grandaughter of an online stamping friend. I forwarded a couple of the ones on your blog-hoping she would be encouraged. Turned out that her family met and stayed with another one on your list.
Glad you are having some time with Jon. Praying the boys are well at this point! Maybe it was good they were with Granny!
:) I guess I could have posted on fb! Not used to it yet.
Love, hugs & prayers, Miriam
Every day there are lots of Lindsay butterflies on our bush. It is fun how God allows them to come when I am out "dead heading" the bush. I talk to it as if it were Lindsay coming for a visit. We have a sweet time and then she(the butterfly) is off flying. I am amazed (and probably shouldn't be) how God allows a Lindsay butterfly to arrive or show up just when we are having fun with her cousins. We were at Aunt Julie's pool the other day and one flew over the pool and around for a few minutes. It was as if God was telling me that she is having fun too with Him and she is perfect in every way.
As mommy said, Lindsay, I miss seeing you be able to play with Emma. Emma so wants to play with you. How sweet it will be when we all get to heaven to be able to play with you and Jesus. Boy is Granny hoping that it will be soon. Love you and miss you tons, my Lindsay girl.
Love,
Granny
I love that Emma and Ethan know just what kind of butterfly to look for. They spot them and point them out each time we see one! They are a wonderful reminder!!!
Emma sure does love you and want to play with you. It breaks my heart when she asks why she can't just go play with you. I am starting to notice how much she misses you when none of the boys will play dress up or anything girly. I find myself missing you even more when I see that! But I look forward to the day that you and Emma can play together! But you do have a special place in our hearts.
Miss you tons Lindsay Bear!
Love ya
Aunt Julie
Thinking of you today Lindsay bear.....and praying for your momma and daddy bear and sibling bears. (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))....to your momma today:)
Thanks you for sharing this journey with us. It is such evidence of the work of Christ through Lindsay in this world. She continues to minister to us as you share. I remember praying from this day 3 years ago and on for her healing. It's such an encouragement to see how God has answered those prayers. I picture her walking, hand in hand, with Jesus smiling as each heart is touched.
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