Gratitude Time ~ Love What Matters!

October 14, 2019

Dear Sparrow,

Love what matters in life with your whole heart, even when you are put on a path that you didn't select for yourself, you learn to appreciate all the little things, and moments that once upon a time didn't resonate so much. There is beauty and grace in all situations even when sadness enters your heart in a life changing twist of turns and events; however, there is always room to find joy and happiness beyond the sadness or turbulence that takes place in our lives. I can say for me, there is nothing more horrific than losing a child; however, when losing three children, that's another quest. Most would say the heart couldn't take such trauma; however, I beg to differ as I live to tell the story and co-signing that God will not put more on you than you can stand. Surviving such losses, there is nothing that could possibly hurt me in this life nor the next after such unbelievable and quite memorable events, for having the strength to choose life continuing to live ... for this I am grateful.

I love what I do, and know it is my purpose in life. What I know for sure is if I hadn't experienced the loss of Nicholas, Taylor and Christian ~ I wouldn't have an inkling of an imagination as to how to maneuver nor thrive in such a space. Life presents experiences sometimes that catches us off guard; however, I know beyond my knowing that God is in the midst of it all and for divine purpose. HE orchestrates me and every calibrated step of my life through all circumstances. With every passing day, I accept my position and clearly walk through my journey with dignity, integrity, grace and my head held high, because I know my choice of BEing a beacon of light is necessary to help those in need of it serving as the light to nurture and heal hearts when finding peace and joy after the worst tsunami of storms one can experience when losing children in any area of life. The one thing every parent share in all cases of the surprise of losing a child is "shattering heartbreak" and it doesn't matter your status, race, creed, nor religion WE all unify as one. It takes God or whom you deem your higher power to sustain us in such events reshaping our lives.

Therefore, BEing obedient in the call placed on my life, I wholeheartedly accept with fierce, bold, brave, transparency and the vulnerability necessary to do what I do, share, love and BE when it means BEing the voice to stand for the memory of our children today, tomorrow, and forever more along the way. God is grace and HE is good and more than anything else HE is Love ... knowing this I also know HE does not make mistakes. Sparrows, I remember my three reign-bows, my stars in the sky, my guardian angels that now reside in my heart and heaven with each and every beat of my heart, everyday. I'll share a quote written by an unknown author "The things we take for granted someone else is praying for." The truth of this quote astounds me as it resonates so profoundly touching my heart immensely. Wanting what's no longer feasible to have This Very Moment ... my children, I sure hope makes you appreciate what you're blessed to have, and I say again ... Love what matters in your life with all you have, because you're not guaranteed to have it forever.

What are you grateful for, Sparrow?

Grace & Gratitude!

Valerie Miller