It is almost Thanksgiving, and on that day, it will mark two years since YOU took your last breath! While so many are celebrating their family and all the things they have to give thanks for, YOU will be on my mind, in my heart, and intertwined in my spirit. On November 23, 2015, YOU died right before my very eyes. Your parents and the paramedics did all we knew how to revive YOU, but YOU let go despite our pull for YOU to hold on. YOU know Lorelle, at the moment, YOU flat-lined. It was just me and YOU and a host of angels. At that moment when I whispered in YOUR ear and told YOU I loved YOU and it was okay to go, I wanted to exchange my life for YOURS.
As I stood there alone, staring at you in complete quiet, I could barely even cry. I was so alone, waiting for everyone to come to the hospital, but I thank God for that time. I realized no matter who came, YOU were my buddy, my doll baby, God’s miracle, and my bundle of Joy. No matter who came, my void could not be filled except by the HOLY SPIRIT. In lonely times, I remember that God never leaves or forsakes me. God stood up for me when I could not stand up for myself. Lorelle FAITH, I hope YOU know mommy never left; I stayed until I could go no further with YOU. The grave could never separate the love I have for YOU. I missed YOU so much. I wished I had more time to hold YOU, to kiss YOU, and to tell YOU how perfectly created YOU were in my eyes. Truthfully, I considered staying home on Thanksgiving in a quiet place where only a mother who has buried a child knows where to reside, but I am not staying hidden.
I will celebrate YOUR life among many people who love and remember YOU. I am going to smile and THANK GOD FOR ANOTHER DAY! I am going to THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE! I AM GOING TO THANK GOD FOR YOUR DAY OF RECEIVING ETERNAL LIFE SHARES THANKSGIVING. As much as I miss YOU and deal with times of sadness, guilt, and sorrow, I know God makes no mistakes. YOU are still my beloved blessing. Every time I lift my arms in PRAISE, know I am telling God thank YOU for YOU. When I lift my arms, know I am reaching as far to Heaven as possible to hug YOU, my precious love. When I lift my arms, know I am in COMPLETE SURRENDER to the Will of God. Happy Thanksgiving, F.A.I.T.H. family, in advance, and please hug your loved ones tight and enjoy giving Thanks! Remember, someone may be tearful and thankful.
The Lorelle F.A.I.T.H. Foundation 