Today, my son would have turned 31 years old. Though his life was brief, it left an eternal imprint on my heart. The memories I have of him are tender, precious, and irreplaceable. Losing him to SIDS was a heartbreak that shook my soul, but his life continues to shape the way I love, live, and trust God.
Grief is a journey, one that doesn’t truly end but evolves as time passes. What I’ve learned along the way is that God meets us in the middle of our sorrow. Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” This has been my experience: God’s presence has been my refuge, His promises my anchor.
As I reflect on my son’s life today, I am reminded of the lessons his brief time on earth taught me. His life, though short, revealed the beauty and depth of love—a love that doesn’t end when life on this earth does. His legacy reminds me to cherish the small, fleeting moments and to trust God with every step, even when the road feels impossibly hard.
Grief has a way of opening our hearts to see the world differently. For me, it has deepened my dependence on God and my compassion for others who are walking through their own valleys of sorrow. It has taught me to cling to Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Even in the midst of pain, God brings healing and hope.
One of the ways I honor my son’s life is by encouraging others through their journeys of brokenness. God has shown me how to turn my own hurt story into a story of hope, and it is my deepest desire to help others do the same. Through dependence on God’s goodness and healing power, I believe we can all find beauty, purpose, and redemption in the hardest parts of our stories.
Today, I choose to celebrate my son’s life and the legacy of love and hope he left behind. I choose to honor him by trusting God’s redemptive work in my life and sharing the comfort I’ve received with others. If you are grieving, know that you are not alone. God’s love is big enough to hold all your pain and bring beauty from ashes.
As we honor the legacies of those we love, let us also honor God by living fully and intentionally. Share a memory, write a letter, or serve someone in need today. Celebrate the impact your loved one has had on your life by reflecting God’s goodness to others.
Today, I choose to celebrate his legacy—and to live the lessons his life has taught me. Will you join me?
2 thoughts on “I Choose Today to Celebrate His Legacy”
Beautifully said!
Such an amazing lesson for us to learn and focus on. He is our precious legacy 💖