Thinking of her (and missing you), prompted me to make this slide show.
It's just a FEW of my favorite pictures from Niecey's 1st year:
As Feb approaches, I am thinking of my Niece. I cannot believe she is turning ONE soon, and even harder to believe - is that my Brother, James, isn't here to see it. It seems like just yesterday we were at the hospital waiting for her to make her debut. I will never forget that day. Thank you James (and Alex) for allowing me to be there for the two of you as Niecey was born. Whoo, what a DAY that was! I will never forget it; so much has happened since then. I was (and am) so excited to be an Aunt. Thank you Brother, for this precious gift. So many emotions are on my heart.
I feel his absence to my core; I miss his presence in my soul. Not a day or even minutes go by, that I don't feel the pain that comes with knowing that I will not see my Brother again in this lifetime and that my dear precious Niece does not have Daddy here with her. It's a pain that cannot be confined or expressed by words.
I'd hoped and planned to spend my Niece's 1st birthday, with her in Georgia. But due to the cost of the tickets, I won't be able to make it. I could probably make it, if it were just me going - but I KNOW Amil is not having that! It makes me sad to know that I (we) won't be able to make it. I will see to it, that this does not happen again, and Niecey, I will make it up to you. You will be showered with hugs & kisses the next time I see you. I will be putting your package in the mail tomorrow, so your gifts will be there in time. I pray that they put a smile on your precious little face until Amil and I are able to do it in person.
If you are reading this, please pray this simple prayer with me:
God, please watch over,Sonya; cover her and keep her safe from any and all harm. I pray that you would give her mother, Alex, the strength and the wisdom that she needs, in order to the best mother she can be. I pray that you would bless their relationship and keep them both close to your heart. I pray for every person reading this blog, many of whom knew James, and are grieving for him and dealing with pains of their own: God, you know the issues of our hearts, I ask that you would give us a peace that surpasses all understanding, Lord God, comfort our hearts. In Jesus' Name, I pray, Amen.
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