Down The Road Of Bittersweet

Down The Road Of Bittersweet  

We had some good news and some bad news on a cold [December] morn
The test confirmed that we were parents, but there was something more
Our little [girl] had complications, and we were frightened as could be
But we decided to go walking down the road of bittersweet

The next nine months we grew together, somehow closer than before
And our faith began to blossom into something more
We would hold each other close and pray, then cry ourselves to sleep
We knew that God was walking with us down the road of bittersweet

Jesus, take my hand and walk beside me
And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet
I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet

The room was filled with apprehension on the day that [she] was born
But when I took [her] in my arms I knew there was so much more
There was a bond of love between us, and I was never more complete
I never knew I’d find such blessing down the road of bittersweet

The doctor said we may not have much time before we’d have to part
So I treasure every moment deep within my heart
Soon we’ll have a little angel, praying for our family
I’m just glad I got to meet [ down the road of bittersweet

Jesus, take my hand and walk beside me
And make my footsteps firm beneath my feet
I know You’ve gone this way before so guide me
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road
I’m not alone as I go walking down the road of bittersweet

By: Karl Kohlhase

Happy Friday, sunshine! I look forward to Fridays because I love marveling at your pictures. You are so unbelievably beautiful...it brings me to tears. This picture is one of my favorites because it embodies pure love and affection.  We simply could not take our eyes off of you.  God's grace was etched into every square inch your body, even your little dupa. We adored you...and still do to this day.  When I see this picture, I see a father and mother's love...a love that's everlasting, an unconditional kind of love.  I still wear the bracelet I made for us every single day.  It's one of the first things that I put on every morning.  And every time I pull it around my wrist, I remember you and how much my faith has been stretched during this journey.  If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have the relationship I do with Him now...to know what it means to trust and surrender.  It was such a blessing to carry you and I'd do it all over again... in a heartbeat. I know I say this a lot, but you truly are the best thing that has happened to your daddy and me.  You've even helped our marriage grow tremendously stronger.  Thank you sweet pea!  Loving you from here...always and forever!  Xoxo