January 1, 2017, was the best day of my life. I had struggled through life with the call of God to lead His people. I had finally submitted and was being introduced as the Small Groups Pastor of my church. The day was beautiful and full of hope.
I recall the joy as though it were happening right now all over again. That was the morning.
That afternoon at 5:30, there came a call that shattered my world. David, my firstborn, had been tragically taken from us in an instant. My joy turned to deep sorrow and pain without notice! How Lord? Why Lord? What Lord?
The space between the last sentence and this sentence I call my rebirth. The time and patience, the love and endurance of God were all experienced in that space. He answered my questions. He dried my tears. He held my heart. He renewed my hope. He loved me back to life! Everyday my heart remembers David and everyday I find Rebirth in Christ!
Valarie