Bendita la coincidencia,
Bendito el reloj, que nos puso puntual ahí,
Bendita sea tu, presencia.
Bendito Dios por encontrarnos, en el camino,
Y de quitarme esta soledad, de mi destino.
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada,
Bendita la luz, bendita la luz de tu mirada,
Desde el alma.
Bendito ojos, que me esquivaban,
Simulaban desde que me ignoraban,
Y de repente, sostienes la mirada.
Gloria divina, diste suerte de buen tino,
Y de encontrarte justo ahí, en medio del camino,
Gloria al cielo de encontrarte ahora,
Llevarte mi soledad, y coincidir en mi destino,
En el mismo destino.
These are song lyrics by MANA, Bendita tu Luz. The song is about blessings and has been Jose and I's song from the beginning of our relationship. It actually is my ringtone for him. I like to think of everything and everyone as a blessing. I know we feel different, I know we are different since the moment Eva came into our lives and it has taken our trials to see our blessings. The love and prayers we feel from friends and family has lifted us, I don't think we could ever be as strong as we feel right now with out them. You all make us stronger and better.
There have been incredible people in our lives, some have always been there and some just kind of popped in and have surprised us. One such person is Susan Keller, she is a friend from our church. She has been absolutely amazing to us, she loves and cares for Jose and I but more importantly she loves and cares for our Eva. I can tell how much Eva enjoys her visits. No matter Eva's mood I can see her calm in Susan's arms. Susan has been a savior so many times to us when we just needed some time alone, Jose and I. We have felt comfortable and secure leaving our little girl in the care of someone that genuinely loves her. Susan is not a relative or long time friend, she has no obligation to us but she treats us like family and we love her. She has been always thoughtful of us. Recently Susan via her friend got us in touch with a photographer James Strayer, another generous person. James, his wife Susan and their 7 week old baby boy came to our home and took beautiful pictures of Eva and of our little family. He was so great with Eva, with us! I am horrible at taking pictures, but James was able to put us at ease about taking pictures and just enjoy being a family. He is a professional and takes beautiful pictures of babies and families. I think you can see the love in his pictures.
Aside from numerous friends and family that have also been essential in our getting through this situation, these two individuals, Susan on a day to day basis and James Strayer with the sharing of his time and talent have allowed us to truly enjoy creating the memories of this moment. We are grateful for all there generosity. We are truly blessed with so many that have kept us in their prayers, that have told us how much they love Eva, even though they have not met her. Ok...I'm going to sound corny... but your love makes all the difference to how we have made it this far, I know that love is real. I know that love can change people and situations. I know that love can heal. Jose and I know that we have more difficult times ahead but right now I feel we will get through it and that we are not alone. It makes me feel so good to know that we can share our little girl with all of you, that we won't be alone in remembering Eva when she is called home. Thank You!
James is a photographer here in the Utah Valley, www.jamesstrayer.com.
2 comments:
What amazing people! I LOVE the pictures. They are so simple, and so sweet. That was the best thing we did. My Mom's friend called us when Lilly was 2 weeks old and said we needed to do pictures. We did them when she was almost a month old, just about a week and a half before we said goodbye. I love the pictures and they are treasures to me forever.
Heart hugs,
Emily and Mike
Susan is that kind of blessing in everyone's life...but know this, Gabby, you and Jose and Eva are that kind of blessing to others too...
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