Sweet Joy

Sadly, about 2 weeks ago, my friend lost her unborn baby girl at 24 weeks. Sweet Lacey Joy went to be with her Lord.



Now I am not generally one of those Christians who is able to quickly see God's work and comfort in time of mourning and sorrow as a result of the loss of a loved one, especially that of baby and child. I much rather have them here in the flesh.



I rather have seen my friend hold her baby than to see her cry over the loss of her loved one. I much rather have gone to visit my friend and hold her newborn daughter rather than attend the memorial service that was held in her honor. I much rather have prepared a meal for my friend and her family in celebration of new life than to have prepared a meal for my friend and her family as they grieve the loss of their loved one.



I often have my blinders on in such times and questioning God. But unfortunately because of sin in this world we have to journey through such valleys. HOWEVER, as Lacey Joy's life was short, I know that God was there as soon as she entered this world and He was there with her as soon as she departed this world. She was never alone. And as I think about Lacey, all she ever knew was the warmth of her mother's body and the beat of her mother's heart. She knew not the sin of this world.

And for the first time in my life, I have been able to see God use death for His glory. I have seen things in the last few weeks that no one can tell me that it wasn't God working and that God doesn't exist. In fact, God exists. I have seen sorrow and joy all at the same time. I will always remember Lacey Joy. Even though her life was so short and brief, she had a purpose. God loves her. And as difficult as it is, I do know that my friend and her husband will someday see their daughter once again.

God Bless Sweet Lacey Joy.