three years...

Today marks the third anniversary of Craig's home-going.

Death is still hard, cancer still sucks...

but at some point you stop expecting the one you lost to walk through the door. You stop anticipating hearing their laugh or seeing their smile again. I don't think there will ever come a day when Craig's absence is not painful but we rejoice in the fact that God cares about our broken hearts. He is close to the brokenhearted and saves those crushed in spirit. We remember that He is in control of all things and that He has conquered death. We follow His commandment to rejoice always, pray without ceasing and to give thanks in all circumstances. We are so thankful to have known and loved Craig and we rejoice in knowing that we will see him again someday. Thanking God always that earth has no sorrow that heaven can't heal.

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

{I Will Rise - Chris Tomlin}

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.  Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that day - and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 

2 Timothy 4:7-8