Gabrielle Lauren

Baby Gabrielle entered into heaven on Tuesday evening. I know that Jesus was there to welcome her with open arms...

"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 19:14

Tomorrow we will attend her funeral. We, as a Body and as dear friends of Gabrielle's family share in their loss and grief. There are no words to say at a time like this. All we can do is hold them up in our fervent prayers, be there for them, and walk this road with them.

This morning, Gabrielle's grandma, Carla was at our prayer meeting. She shared something her daughter, Chrissy (Gabrielle's mommy), said,
"I can hear Bob (my dad and our pastor) say, she's (Gabrielle) breathing air that is celestial." Yes, Chrissy, Gabrielle is breathing celestial air...on her own. No tubes or oxygen needed!!

I posted the words to this song when my grandmother passed away and I think it only fitting again to post it today:

Finally Home by L.E. Singer

When engulfed by the terror of the tempestuous sea,
Unknown waves before you roll;
At the end of doubt and peril is eternity,
Though fear and conflict seize your soul.


But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!


When surrounded by the blackness of the darkest night,
O how lonely death can be;
At the end of this long tunnel is a shining light,
For death is swallowed up in victory!


But just think of stepping on shore-And finding it Heaven!
Of touching a hand-And finding it God's!
Of breathing new air-And finding it celestial!
Of waking up in glory-And finding it home!

Carla, Chrissy, Wes, Hannah & Mike - You are all in my fervent prayers!!!!