Thank you!

I just wanted to thank all the family and friends who have loved us so well over the last few months. Everyday I'm overwhelmed with the love that's poured out on my family. I promise that I have read every letter, every blog comment, every Facebook message or comment, every email, and listened to every voicemail that you have sent me and they have been a great comfort to my soul. I know I will probably not have the chance to thank each and every one of you but I just want you to know that Claire, Cole and I have felt your love and prayers. 

While this doesn't ease the pain of losing Matthew, it helps us feel less alone and makes us see that Matthew's life wasn't lived in vain. You see, I know in my head that "God works all things together for good for those that love Him" but I've really struggled some days to believe this in my heart. I've had days where I'm thinking "Really God? Really?! How can there by ANY good in this?!" But then I get an email or a card from one of you telling me how Matthew's life was a testimony to you and it helps me to lift my eyes from my own sorrow and see how God is using us in the bigger picture. It's still painful, but knowing the impact Matthew had in his short 7 weeks and 2 days makes it a little sweeter. 

So thank you.