Sweet Thomas sitting upon Jesus’ lap and the two of them laughing together, and our family members and friends who have gone on crowded around them singing Happy Birthday, and everyone stuffing their faces with endless birthday cake, and dancing, and lots and lots of laughter… that’s the celebration I picture when I think of Thomas’ second birthday in Heaven (if birthdays are even celebrated in Heaven). Oh, how I wish I could have been there.
The birthday week
The week leading up to Thomas’ birthday was very hard for me, especially the Friday before for some reason. It was awful, worst day for me in a while. That morning we had presented the Thomas Alexander Lambert V Memorial Scholarship to a very deserving student. On the way home, the song “Thy Will” came on the radio. Here are a few of the lyrics:
I'm so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here
I don't wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I've got is hurt and these four words
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
I heard this song for the first time that morning and wept the entire time thinking about my sweet Thomas and how my heart still aches that he's not here with me, not here growing up with his little sister. I have questions; I will never understand why Thomas had to be born with KID Syndrome and why his time on Earth was cut short. But, God's plans are far greater than I could ever imagine. Whatever you may be going through, just give it to God and say, "Thy will be done." Trust me, I know that's hard, but He is good and His plan is perfect. We're never going to understand, we just have to keep our faith and trust in Him.
The week leading up to Thomas’ birthday was very hard for me, especially the Friday before for some reason. It was awful, worst day for me in a while. That morning we had presented the Thomas Alexander Lambert V Memorial Scholarship to a very deserving student. On the way home, the song “Thy Will” came on the radio. Here are a few of the lyrics:
I'm so confused
I know I heard you loud and clear
So, I followed through
Somehow I ended up here
I don't wanna think
I may never understand
That my broken heart is a part of your plan
When I try to pray
All I've got is hurt and these four words
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
Thy will be done
I heard this song for the first time that morning and wept the entire time thinking about my sweet Thomas and how my heart still aches that he's not here with me, not here growing up with his little sister. I have questions; I will never understand why Thomas had to be born with KID Syndrome and why his time on Earth was cut short. But, God's plans are far greater than I could ever imagine. Whatever you may be going through, just give it to God and say, "Thy will be done." Trust me, I know that's hard, but He is good and His plan is perfect. We're never going to understand, we just have to keep our faith and trust in Him.
Thomas’ 2nd birthday – May 22, 2016
We decided to do something a little different for Thomas’ birthday this year; my mom actually came up with the idea. We celebrated at the cemetery where Thomas is buried. Our family and a few close friends joined us for a balloon release and cupcakes. Everyone wrote a message on their balloon to sweet Thomas; the kids loved that part of it. Having Thomas’ baby sister in our arms during the balloon release was very special. After watching our red and white balloons drift into the sky, we all enjoyed cupcakes and a time of fellowship. His party was simple but different and meant a lot to Buddy and me. It was never the party I imagined we would be having for Thomas’ second birthday, but I trust God’s will, not my will. So I will end with this: Luke 22:42 of the Bible says, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
We would like to thank all of our family and friends for your prayers, love and support; you will never know how much you mean to us. We hope you’ll take a moment to check out pictures from Thomas’ birthday celebration.
We decided to do something a little different for Thomas’ birthday this year; my mom actually came up with the idea. We celebrated at the cemetery where Thomas is buried. Our family and a few close friends joined us for a balloon release and cupcakes. Everyone wrote a message on their balloon to sweet Thomas; the kids loved that part of it. Having Thomas’ baby sister in our arms during the balloon release was very special. After watching our red and white balloons drift into the sky, we all enjoyed cupcakes and a time of fellowship. His party was simple but different and meant a lot to Buddy and me. It was never the party I imagined we would be having for Thomas’ second birthday, but I trust God’s will, not my will. So I will end with this: Luke 22:42 of the Bible says, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
We would like to thank all of our family and friends for your prayers, love and support; you will never know how much you mean to us. We hope you’ll take a moment to check out pictures from Thomas’ birthday celebration.