Friday, September 14, 2007

Welcome here Ethan Andrew Loewen.


Dr. Jim Conway, speaking of the death of his wife, says, "When Sally died, it was as if someone took a giant samurai sword and just cut me right down the middle. I kept asking myself and God, 'How am I supposed to go on with one leg, with one arm, with half a brain? How am I supposed to do all of this?"

... holding my hand as I journey home.
This is the way, come and walk in it.


Keep me faithful Lord.

Well With my Soul - Brenton Brown/Daniel Ornellas

Sometimes it's hard, sometimes I cry
Sometimes my heart wants to know why?
But Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light
And though my heart is aching
And there're tears in my eyes

Whatever my lot, You have taught me to know
It is well, it is well with my soul

You have reached down to me, You have rescued me
And have shed Your blood for my soul
And I live now knowing that the sky
And not the grave will be my goal
And just as in life, also in death
This truth will comfort and console
That soon I will see Your face
And hear Your voice and know that it is well

But please hold my hand, Lord, and hold on tight
'Cause the road here is narrow
Yes, the road here is narrow

26 comments:

jc said...

I'm praying for you today Rosanna.
~Carmen Jarvie

Lorrie said...

We continue to pray for you Rosanna, little Ethan is quite the handsome little man

Jeff and Jocelyn said...

Oh he's beautiful, please pass that on,
missing you today, wish we could have lunch
love you lots

Leanne said...

I wish that you still had that beautiful hand to hold, that you still had the other half of you. I ache for you. Still praying.

kelly ens said...

Congratulations on your new little nephew - he's gorgeous!
I love the picture of your hands together; as Leanne said, I wish that his hand was still in your hand.
continually praying for you.

Charlotte said...

Looking forward to giving you a great big hug!

Yvonne said...

Knowing how much I ache for you, I can only imagine that your pain is a thousand times worse. I love that picture - you're always so creative with your picture taking.
Ethan is adorable - congrats on being an auntie again:)
Praying for you always and love you bunches.

Lindsay said...

God put it on my heart to pray for you today. Thinking of you!

Anonymous said...

Rosanna,

I continue to pray for you and long for God to show you His goodness.

Thank you for the wonderful talk the other day, for believing in my abilities...I decided to take the job. (I may be coming to you for some song ideas)

And, as I said the other night... your hair looks beautiful!

With lots of love and tears,
Christina

kari dueck said...

Little Ethan is so lucky to have such a great auntie. Congrats.
My heart is hurting for you, I too am wishing that your little hand could still be held in Nate's big hand.

You are SO loved. Looking forward to spending time with you when you get home.
Kari

Janelle said...

when i saw that amazing picture of you holding Nate's hand...i thought of this song. i'm sure you've come across it already...and i know the words must be hard to say some days...but that picture says it all. what a beautiful reminder of the love you share.

"i'm lookin for a way to feel you hold me. Feel your heartbeat just one more time. Reaching back, trying to touch the moment. Each precious moment that you were mine.

How do you prepare when you love someone this way. To let them go a little more each day.

The stars we put in place
The dreams we didn't waste
The sorrows we embraced
The world belonged to you and me
The oceans that we crossed
The innocense we lost
The hurting at the end
I'd go there again
Because it was beautiful
It was beautiful

So this is missing you is overwhelming. When it hits me, you're not coming back. And in my darkest hours I have wondered
Was it worth it, for the time we had. My thoughts get kinda scattered, But one thing I know is true. I'll bless the day that I found you

The stars we put in place
The dreams we didn't waste
The sorrows we embraced
The world belonged to you and me
The oceans that we crossed
The innocence we lost
The hurting at the end
I'd go there again
Because it was beautiful
It was beautiful

The rules we stepped aside
The fear that we defied
The thrill of the ride
The fire in our hearts that burned
The oceans that we crossed
The innocence we lost
The hurting at the end
I'd go there again
Because it was beautiful
It was beautiful"

Praying for you today Rosanna.

Corinne said...

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety. psalm 4:8

Rosanna, I'm praying for a peaceful sleep for you tonight.

You are loved.

Jen G. said...

My heart is heavy for you today. I so wish you could still hold that hand. I'm praying for you....

Cassi Phelps said...

Hi Rosanna! Unreal! I have just been wishing I could hug you. I am blessed beyond words by your blog entries. Thank you so much for allowing so many to journey with you. God is our rock, our refuge, our strength, our EVERYTHING! You are always in our prayers! Lots of Love

Ej said...

I'm praying for you. Blessings.

tomandlynette said...

We're praying for you, Rosanna. Your pictures are so achingly lovely. I wish Nate's hand was still there for you to hold. Love Lynette

Trev and Rebekah said...

That picture of your hands is beautiful!
Thanks for being real and sharing Rosanna.

Anonymous said...

Hey there sweetie. What a handsome little new nephew you have there. How are ya today? Just saw the Jr Mints in my cupboard and thought of you. You have been on my mind all day- it was Sunday today, and it's almost over. You made it again. I love you so much and am so glad you get to spend time with Charlotte. Loves and hugs,
~Rox

Courtney and Jon said...

you touch a lot of people Rosanna
think of you often

christy said...

I always find your blog a joy to read, i know you are greiving but your life is so inspirign and such a testimony of God's love. I love the pictures they are amazing they bring tears to my eyes as they say so much. May you feel God's arms around you and know that there are so many people around the world who are praying for you.

Anonymous said...

Rosanna,
We think of you often.Remembered you were off to see Tim and Charlotte. We'll call you soon.
We love you lots!
Todd & Brianne

slackr4ever said...

I don't even know you - but I'm so touched by you. We go to the same church... My husband Neil worked with Nate a few times in June and July on a few Construction Sites. I think about you often and my prayers go out to you and your family. --Jocelyn Mercer.

Keith - Kristen said...

Hope your enjoying your sister and Auntie time. I don't doubt you are. I love you.

Corinne said...

Praying for you right now.

Erica R said...

Thank you for the 'hi'

Hi back.

I won't say anymore because I am sure it has all been said by lovely and well meaning people.

Know you are on my heart.

Anonymous said...

Rosanna, seems like every time I had read my Bible this past month, God reminded me of you. He continually reminds me to lift you up in prayer. I pray that your questions will draw God nearer. I pray His voice is sweet in your ear and that you are cherished through the comfort of His Word. You are His and He is holding you closely.