August 20th, I went to Houston to be with my friends Susie and Darrell as they celebrated what would have been their little boy, Cade's fifth birthday. I planned my trip in the states so that I could be a part of this day, and, as sad as it was, I'm glad I was there. All their immediate family and close friends met at the cemetery where we said a prayer for Cade, told him how we all missed him, and then sent him balloons to Heaven. It was one of the most emotional days of my life in the past few months, next to the morning when we got the phone call about Cade, and the day that I visited his grave site for the first time upon returning to the states in July.
However, it was also so good to be with our friends during this time. I stand amazed and in awe of Susie and Darrell and how they are doing during this time. I honestly ask them all the time how they are making it through when I feel like an emotional wreck. They are trusting in the Lord and accepting his love, grace, and peace every moment of everyday. I'm heartbroken for our friends, and it was really hard going back and seeing that Cade wasn't there, but I do believe that God is greater then any pain we can feel.
There was some joy celebrating Cade's life that day. We all remembered him for the vibrant, outgoing, loving, fun kid that he was!! We will always miss him, but have lots of memories to hold onto!
We love you and miss you Cade.
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