Friday, November 4, 2016

A New Chapter Begins...

Our family began a new chapter this week.  Yet to be titled, it's a work in progress as we try to navigate this new road, this uncharted territory that finds just three of us in a place where there once were four.  Paige will always be with us, of course--on our minds and in our hearts.  In pictures of that beautiful face with the unforgettable smile.  In audio recordings of a beautiful voice at her silliest.  In videos showing crazy dance moves.  It's the whole "not being able to reach out and hug her" thing that's so stinking hard.

A little less than two weeks ago, Paige received her healing.  Her peace.  Her miracle.  As badly as I wanted that healing here--as hard as we all prayed for just that--it simply wasn't part of God's purpose for her life.  We will never know (on this side of Heaven) just how many lives our sweet girl touched in her 16 years.  What I do know is that her light will continue to shine.  Boyce, Jeremy, and I will make sure of that.  We have some pretty big shoes to fill, but Team Paige will carry on with a purpose.

I'm not done writing about our family's journey of faith as we enter this new season of our lives.  I am, however, altering the name of the blog--changing it from Pray for Paige to Team Paige.  Seems like a good place to start.  The blog address will stay the same for now, and older posts will still be accessible.  Gotta keep sharing our girl's story.  She deserves nothing less.

In the meantime, the boys and I will follow Paige's lead in living out Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  I do hope you'll join us.

9 comments:

  1. I continue to marvel at your strength. May your great faith in God and great love for one another see you through these rough waters.

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  2. God bless your beautiful, momma heart. She is where we all long to be. Thank you for shining so bright through the brokenness. One day the chains of this world, chains of hurts and wants will fall away and we will rise. God will bring His children home. Bless your heart. Praying for your family. ❤

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  3. You are an amazing, inspiring family. Thank you for sharing your journey and continuing to do so.

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  4. Amazing family. More faith than anyone I know. Huddle together to remember the good times and to create new happy memories in the years to come. I wish you blessings.

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  5. Thank you for sharing! I'm looking forward to hearing all the wonderful things God is going to do in the days to come! I'm continuing to pray for y'all ❤️️

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  6. Will continue to follow and pray for you all. God give you strength. Love, Blanca

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  7. We love you and continue to be amazed at your strength. We continue to pray for your sweet family each day.

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  8. The faith and strength in you all as a family is beyond compare. Continue to pray for each of you for joy and hope daily. ♡

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