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Stand alongside

3/6/2015

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My two big guys are at the district championship game (just got the text that we WON - love those girls), and my little guy is sleeping soundly in his crib.  It's quiet, no one needs me, and I am reflecting on my day.  I witnessed a simple and precious moment today that touched my heart and spirit.  It happened while I was at the school watching Hackett and his second grade classmates read their own published writing piece to a small audience of parents.  One sweet little guy climbed the steps to the stage, holding his lip as he approached the podium, he was visibly terrified.  He then quietly said into the microphone, "I'm scared".  His teacher reassured him and asked another boy to go up and stand alongside him.  As I watched what was happening I had tears well up in my eyes.  It happened so seamlessly, so gently.  As they stood together, it gave him the courage to read his written piece.  He felt the presence of someone coming alongside him and he was able to cautiously proceed forward.  

I sent a text to some of my girlfriends today thanking them for standing next to me at the podium.  I realized that I want to send that same text to all of you.  So many people, SO MANY PEOPLE have come alongside me and just stood.  You have given me the courage to go on, endure what seemed so scary and impossible, and helped to give me a voice.  Thank you for standing with me and my family these last two years, we needed you, I needed you.  

"God has given each of you a gift.  Use it to help each other.  This will show God's loving-favor".  1 Peter 4:10.

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Brooke lower
3/6/2015 09:54:09 am

Thank you for sharing. !!

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Mike A.
3/8/2015 03:11:15 am

Lovely Dolly.

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    I am Jackie.
    I am a child of the one true King.
    I am a wife to my high school sweetheart, Kevin. 
    I am a mom to my three sons - Hackett, Koen (my little angel), and Tobin. 
    I am experiencing loss, heartache, and grief.  On May 27, 2013, at 26 weeks and 6 days I went into the hospital with contractions, only to learn that my Koen's sweet little heart had stopped beating.  
    Tobin was born July 8, 2014.
    I am on a journey . . .

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