Almost four years ago the greatest thing came into my life, he had beautiful blue eyes and was perfect. I never knew I could love someone so much.It was April 11th 2007 a day that new life was born not only my first beautiful nephew but my own. We received the call in the middle of the night the moment we had been waiting for nine months. My sister had went into labor and they were headed an hour and a half away to the hospital. I didn't ever expect that being an aunt would be so rewarding. The day that Reid Allen Estep was born changed my life forever. Not only was I an aunt now I realized that I had someone that was going to look up to me.Since I was still living at home I was able to watch him a lot for the first few months of his life. Taking care of another life, and loving someone so much that you would do anything for them was new to me. I was scared the first time I had to change a green diaper, and afraid for awhile that I could break him. Looking back I wouldn't change those experiences for the world. It made me a new person with a different outlook on life. It was the first time I realized this life is not about me. Reid taught me selfless love, he now has a beautiful brother Parker that I love just as much even though I didn't think it was possible. The reason I'm writing about this is because Parker has been in the hospital the last couple days, and I have been hurting for the little guy. All I wanted to do was go and get the shots for him, I wanted to take away all the pain so he didn't have to carry it.
It got me thinking about that is exactly what our Father in heaven does, I couldn't take Parker's pain away even though I wanted too but God can. He takes it all away.
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall not permit the righteous to be moved.” (Psalm 55:22)
“Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, casting all of your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:6-7)
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30)
I never will be able to fathom the love our father has for us because the love I have for my nephews does not even come close. Just remember he wants to take it all, he sent his son who he loved for you! So that you could live an abundant life with him forever.
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