Everything calls her name

How can it be that in our world, so busy and full of life, that the loss of one little special needs child makes an empty space in hundreds of hearts. The loss is so wide and deep that only the unconditional love of our universal God can fill it up.

Sandra and I were privileged to spend 39 of our years with Ashley. We could feel her presence, we bathed her in unconditional love, we sat in silence and heard the voice of God. Now that she is physically gone, every drop of creation recognizes her absence. There is no place that does not ask for her. The nature path, the summer breeze, the warm sandy beach, the pillowy clouds, the morning doves, the front pew in church where her wheelchair rested. Everything calls her name.

She is now part of the universe. She is in the stars. She visits the sun, moon, and planets. She is as small as a nano particle and as large as the embrace of God. 

She is everywhere.

My Beacon

"I have found it is the small things. Everyday deeds of ordinary folks that keeps the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love." - Gandalf, from The Hobbit

My life has been blessed to be interwoven with Sandra's these past 46 years. She is the unifying force in our family. Her faith and love transcends distance and differences.

Generosity and giving is not something Sandra does, giving is who she is. She is humble and does not need to be celebrated or in the spotlight. She prefers to be behind the scenes. It is her loving presence that ripples out in waves of joy. She is unaware of her power. Her humility and sacrifice is not always understood. Sandra is the beacon that guides my life.