God you reminded me this morning that it's not about us getting to heaven so much as heaven getting into us. You say that through the Holy Spirit heaven resides in me! In me! In Brian! In Steph! In the kids! And Cade is in heaven meaning Cade is in me! In us!!! Thank you, God! Cade, that's why you feel so alive and fresh in our minds. It's not some mirage or delusion it's really you! It's really you, Cade!!! We miss being around your earthly body, but I am thanking God that you can be with your family 24/7 now. I know you are in a better place but ironically so are they, Cade.
And you know all of us are watching over your daddy and mommy and making sure everything is okay with them. They know they have friends that are more like brothers and sisters than anything else. You have brought heaven to earth, Cade! Time flies so fast I know we'll be playing with you soon. Then we can all eat donuts together, little man! Little battle spirit!
In John 12:35 Jesus said "Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness come on you: for he that walks in darkness knows not where he goes." Cade, I know you are playing with Jesus are part of that amazing light that I see inside of mom, dad and the kids...even myself.
Today we are sad because we miss seeing your smile, but we have the faith that you see ours. We have the faith that you are forever in our hearts helping us make decisions even about which donut to eat--chocolate or plain? Dumb question ha ha ha!!! Thank you for touching our lives in such a special way and thank you for continuing to touch our lives in that special way.
God, I thank you for bringing the Perdue's and family into my life. I also thank you for bringing peace over them during the hard times, when it's just too much. Jesus you said you are the bringer of peace--the comforter, the counselor. Would you comfort and counsel my family here today especially? I thank you so much for all you do in our lives and if we ever seem unappreciative I could only ask that you inspire us to not be so--help us to be more like you, God. We just want to reflect you daily in our lives. Not about going to heaven but showing everyone what heaven is here on earth--at work, at school, etc. And Cade you are part of that heaven we are displaying! Every time we have the right to be angry at someone and instead are loving we are displaying a little piece of your love, Cade! That's you, little man!!! That's you! Thank you, God for this gift of a boy who has forever changed our lives.
Amen