We're coming on the 3rd anniversary of November 29, 2008, the day my son Christopher "shuffled off this mortal coil" and put on immortality.
I miss him the most this time of year. But, honestly, it is not Chris as he was I miss so much, but rather the "glorified" person I dreamed he would be one day in heaven...and I still wait and I still long very much to see him.We played "I Can Only Imagine" at Chris' service. I think, except for maybe "A Mighty Fortress," no song has ever moved my faith-strings as much as this. The song's link is here: "I Can Only Imagine."
May it touch your heart as it has mine.
UPDATE: Early in December I started a second blog called "Life With Christopher" to talk and share about disability, parenting, and spirituality. You can find it at dennyhoytlifewithchristopher.blogspot.com
Enjoyed the song and your thoughts. Listened to the song giving thanks for Chris, Jared, Deb. & you. "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him."
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Jay, thanks for commenting--and for the great verse. Parenting Chris did so much to help me think about heaven and the great things yet to come.
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God is an amazing God. Just 2 night ago I laid in bed thinking of life changing moments in my life and of course Chris can to mind within that list. Thank you Denny for sharing him with Christina and I. As a young man I had a mountain of doubts I could ever be a good father. Chris was God's way of saying yes you can and you will be good even if it is hard. I remember once when we had brought Chris back home after having him for the day and you asked me how his seizures were today and How I thought he felt. I was so scared, but I told you that I couldn't say because I was just really getting to know Chris and I didn't know what was good yet. I felt so sure that you were afraid I would allow him to be hurting in some way. But instead of telling me what I should know, you simply smiled and told me it takes some time. You blessed me so much day. I knew that I was going to be a good Dad and it was simple going to take some time. I love and miss Chris so much and cannot wait to see him at the gates when my time eventually come. Our time with your son was one of those life changing moments in my life. God is so good. Blessings to you, Deb, and Jarod.
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Rob Henson
Rob, your words have touched my heart. Thank you. People sometimes sentimentalize too much about a child with disabilities, but it is obvious how the Lord has used Chris in your life in a discernable and lasting way. His impact continues to amaze me. -- Denny
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