Happy Birthday Tirzah Irene!

Tonight, of all nights, I read a pretty amazing blog. Why did the bridge in Minneapolis fall? Why do churches divide over seemingly petty arguments? Why, two years ago tonight, were Loren and I at Holy Family Hospital, lying together in the dark crying and praying for the strength to deliver our beloved fourth daughter directly into Jesus' arms? This is John Piper's attempt. to answer those questions.

What an amazing two years it has been. I can say, with my entire being, I have KNOWN God. And I've realized that sometimes, even as a Christian, it takes a dark hospital room in the middle of the night to bring you to the end of yourself, when you can do nothing but throw yourself on His abundant grace to carry you through.



He is good and does good. And while last year I was consumed with the "should be's" like "I should be buying balloons for a birthday party instead of a memorial service," this year we are resting fully in His arms, knowing that when the Lord knew Tirzah Irene Baker, before the beginning of time, He knew that she would forever be His (Psalm 139). I am amazed that our DAUGHTER is in the presence of our Lord, no longer seeing through darkened glass. And what a sweet blessing to know that, at the end of this life, we have the opportunity to meet her.

September 6, 2005, the Lord's mighty hand changed our lives forever. I pray that each of you, too, will KNOW God, no matter what circumstance you are in. We love you, and are so incredibly blessed to have you walking alongside us.

Once again, grieving with gratitude,
Loren and Megan and girls

"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to make you stand in the presence of His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen." Jude 24-25