Twenty-One Years Ago...

Twenty-one years ago, our Austin took us from *couple* to

*family-of-three*.  He stole our hearts and wound his way into our lives.

We would never be the same.  And, we were never happier not to be.

Since he was called home to heaven nearly three years ago,

his birthday is the most significant of all the dates that need acknowledgment.

We cannot let the day pass without remembering his life and what it means to ours.

We make it a practice to remember him on this day as a family.

It feels like the right thing to do, so, it is what we do.

All our children are special.  None of them are forgotten.

Austin is no exception.    

We are amazed at all the Lord allowed us to experience

together as a family of six.  We look back with thankful hearts.

Austin was planning to become an architect.

We loved to watch as he put pencil to paper.
God had blessed him with talents that could not be taught.

He was a diligent student and persevered with his

studies even in the midst of the health challenges he faced.
His strength of character was never more evident than in those times.
But, he would have told you that the strength we saw came from the Lord. 

When I take photos of the three we have here

with us, I always miss Austin's presence with them.
It hurts my Mama heart that he is absent from our home.
He is never far from our thoughts.  His memory lives on in our hearts.

Family photos just do not feel complete.

He is missed by us all.  Excruciatingly so.

One day, however, we will be together once again.

What a precious hope we have because of our Lord!

By God's great grace, we continually fill our hearts and minds

with the reality of what lies ahead.  What is to come. 

This is not where the story ends.

So, we remember.  And, we are grateful.

We also look forward with anticipation and joy.

The Lord truly is good and does all things well.

We are seeking always to rest our hearts in Him.

With Love, Camille