Logan's Sisters: Fly

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Fly

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: I have no idea what to say. I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you both, and both of your babies. I hate it that you have to be in so much misery, for Logan to finally have some peace.

This may not be the right thing to say (and I'm SO trying to say the right thing). I mainly just wanted to you know that I've also grown to love your babies and that I'm thinking of you all!!!!-Stacy Woodard; September 30, 2007 at 6:21 PM
Anonymous said...: Jodi and Ryan-
I cannot imagine your feelings right now, but please know that you have a blanket of love around you and your family. You will continue to be in our prayers.
Marilee; September 30, 2007 at 7:56 PM
Anonymous said...: Ryan & Jodi,
Because Stacie Watts asked us to pray, I know of you and Olivia and Logan. I just want you to know I am praying for you two and Olivia. I just keep thinking of Rom.15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace, as you trust in him (and as we trust in Him for you at times), so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.; September 30, 2007 at 8:29 PM
Anonymous said...: I heard about your blog from Shanon Woolley (another mom of 23 wk twins) and spent all afternoon reading and praying for you! I met Shanon at the Wesley NICU when our 25 wk son was born. Although I understand the NICU roller coaster and incompetent cervix more than I ever wanted to, I cannot imagine losing a child. Please know that we are praying for you.
Love in Christ,
Neva Krug
McPherson, KS; October 1, 2007 at 4:22 PM
Anonymous said...: This song is so amazingly beautiful. It's words are so true and a wonderful tribute to this sweet little boy. Jodi and Ryan and Olivia, we love you very very much and are praying constantly for your strength. You are very special to us.

Stu and Jamie G; October 1, 2007 at 7:21 PM
Shannon said...: Hi Jodi and Ryan, I am new to your blog and I have read it from beginning to end. I am so sorry for the loss of your precious son Logan.

I will be praying for Olivia and if you wouldn't mind I would like to put your blog on mine.; October 10, 2007 at 4:10 PM

Never Before

NEVER BEFORE
by Jodi Glunt

Never before have I known such love
As that which I feel in my heart.
My beautiful daughter, although physically petite
Fills up an enormous part.

Never before have I seen such strength
From a person who weighed but a pound.
And yet she’s a fighter through and through
With very little that gets her down.

Never before have I heard such laughter
With an energy and zest for life.
She consistently shows me the wonder and joy
While overlooking the pain and strife.

Never before have I felt such mercy
From a God who has allowed me to raise
This miraculous, amazing daughter of mine
On earth, throughout all of my days.

A micropreemie shattering every prediction
About the life she had in store.
Teaching us all about the miracles within us
That we never quite realized before.

Playing In Heaven Instead by Jodi Glunt

You were the perfect little boy
Of whom we always dreamed.
Did you know we had your name picked out?
All along or so it seemed.

You even had your daddy’s hands
So miniature in size.
In life we never got to hold you
Or even see your opened eyes.

We had so many plans for you.
Did you know you are a twin?
I wanted you to grow up together.
What a pair you would have been!

I wanted to take you to the park
And push you on the swing.
I wanted to teach you how to walk,
And read and write and sing.

I wanted to show you a fire truck
And let you ride upon a horse.
I wanted to take you to the zoo
To see the giraffes, of course.

I wanted you to watch cartoons
And play video games with dad.
And you and I would take a nap
Oh, the times we would have had.

But, your mommy’s plans were not to be.
“I have other plans,” God said.
“You won't be playing in life’s playground
You’ll be playing in heaven instead.”

And although I ache with sadness
And in my arms I long to hold.
I’ll see you again in heaven
When my story on earth’s been told.

A Poem

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
They are miracles, here on earth
So bold, so strong, so wise
And bring to life a sense of worth
For those who lack great size.

Some of this life’s smaller treasures
Are the ones which matter more
Than the larger joys and pleasures
That we have grown to adore
Volume is not as essential
As the gift that lies inside
Smaller souls with much potential
Who shall never be denied.

A thousand tiny fireflies
Parading through the night
Illuminate the starless skies
With incandescent light
These children, while born premature
Are testaments of worth
Their spirits bold, their futures sure
To ever bless the earth.

© 2006 – Jill Eisnaugle’s
Poetry Collection

Sunday, September 30, 2007

Fly

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