Oliver's name fits him so well. Peace, who is of God. Oliver Michael died peacefully this morning, and is basking in the perfect lovelight of his Creator.
We will hold his body for a little longer, and then plan to go worship the King with our church family this morning. We have grey skies and rain but the birds are singing in the flowering trees.
"...David said to his servants, “Is the child dead?” And they said, “He is dead.” So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped... 'Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.'” 2 Samuel 12:19-23
Oh Lord we thank you and praise you for the gift of our son. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Please, God, keep us in your hand and help teach our aching, grieving hearts to sing.
Praise be to God, my baby can smile now.
We will hold his body for a little longer, and then plan to go worship the King with our church family this morning. We have grey skies and rain but the birds are singing in the flowering trees.
"...David said to his servants, “Is the child dead?” And they said, “He is dead.” So David arose from the ground, washed, anointed himself, and changed his clothes; and he came into the house of the LORD and worshiped... 'Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.'” 2 Samuel 12:19-23
Oh Lord we thank you and praise you for the gift of our son. Blessed be the Name of the Lord. Please, God, keep us in your hand and help teach our aching, grieving hearts to sing.
Praise be to God, my baby can smile now.
My heart aches for you. Tears flowed down my cheeks as I heard the announcement near the end of our service. Oliver sits with Jesus today. And yet he has left you behind. What a day to meet our Savior. God be with you all.
ReplyDeleteSonya, our family has been and will continue to pray for you and your whole family. Little Oliver is whole and with God, what better could we want for our children? I know your heart is broken as is ours for you. We pray for God's peace and comfort during this time for your family. Love from Tennessee...
ReplyDeleteDear Friends,
ReplyDeleteWe are so sorry for your loss, but we are grateful that Oliver is now free of his wires and tubes and is at peace with God. He will look over you now, as you have looked over him. You will continue to be in our prayers.
love from the Howes
My Family in Christ,
ReplyDeleteI do not know you, but I have followed Oliver's story through a mutual friend. I am sorry for you loss and challenged by your faith. I'm so thankful that Oliver is with Jesus, and I do believe his story has just begun. Praying for you all!
I spent several hours through the night pleading for Oliver before reading this news. I just shared it with my girls, who have grown to love Oliver as I have, and we weep for you. Your pure words break my heart.
ReplyDeleteI thank God for your sweet son, who has taught me so much, and I thank Him for you and Joel, who have done the same. You come forth as shining gold.
Our prayers will continue. May you be borne up and carried through. May the Comforter be a balm to your wounds and, yes, may you sing again, until that bright day when you and Oliver sing His praises together.
I'm sorry that words are not enough.
Deepest-heart love,
Abby
I praise the Lord that his precious body is whole again. And I rejoice that through your mourning you have hope. And that hope will be realized one day when you are reunited in Heaven. God be with you and your precious girls.
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you are and will continue to be in my prayers. sweet baby oliver touched so many people, and my prayers for him have deepened my faith. he is a blessing! may you all be held up and feel peace. your words are so beautiful and true testament to the goodness of who you are. blessings and love!
ReplyDeleteI am a friend of a friend, and just wanted to share my condolences. I pray that the Lord sustains you in this time. From the pictures you have shared on your site, I imagine Oliver's sweet little face in glory with the Lord.
ReplyDeleteAbby has been giving this situation is a prayer request. Thank you for sharing your testimony and pictures. May the Lord continue to use his memory in a mighty way in your lives and those people in India, etc.
ReplyDeleteMichael Jones, Elder, Christ Church Ithaca
Sonya, Joel,
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry. We'll be praying for you in your grieving process.
Love, peace,
Magdolene
To all,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you held Oliver, his warmth still filling your hearts.
You were basking in the love God has for all of you, lovelight, as you call it. Yet his spirit was with his heavenly Father. What a picture of the Christmas carol, "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" Christ has risen with healing in his wings and Oliver is healed fully. May God continue to fill you with His "peace."
You have shown all of us how to love deeply! What a reminder of our faithful Father who walks with us each step. Beth
Joel, Sonya, and girls. So sorry. Praying for all of you. Thankful that Oliver now has a glorified body and that you will one day be able to hold him again.
ReplyDeleteWe mourn with you, and praise with thanksgiving that Oliver is with his Heavenly Father now, in joy. Blessings, peace, and our continued prayers, thoughts, and love with you.
ReplyDeleteDear Sonya- You don't know me, but I am a friend of AnnaMaria Johnson and she happened to post a link to your blog on her Facebook page. In the last day, I have read through the entire site. I am so moved by the story of your beautiful little son and am so sorry for your loss. Wanted you to know that someone in Brooklyn is praying for you and your family!
ReplyDeleteSonya...Sonya. Thank you for your faithful and love-full witness to God's presence in your life and the hope that Christ gives to this grieving, broken world. Oliver, beautiful Oliver. I'm sorry I missed the opportunity to meet him in this life. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Love, Rebecca
ReplyDeleteI am very sorry to hear your news. It makes my heart sad. I can only imagine what you must feel, but the Father in Heaven knows exactly what you feel. Love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteLisa Holden(Rajan)