Sacrifice

We continue to experience the 'fall-out" of losing Mayah.  There have been so many losses after our biggest one, but most of them can be linked back to the loss of Mayah.  We lost income, we lost friends, we lost time, we lost the future that we planned, we lost a car, we lost strength, we lost benefits, we lost innocence.  All but the car can be linked back to losing Mayah.  The hits, one after the other, have become almost too much to bear.  I have begun to think of this as the Season of Job.  I don't want this season, but it is mildly encouraging that God included the book of Job in the Bible for such times as these. 

Last night, Miguel and I were talking about our losses and I suddenly had a thought.  Parents sacrifice a lot for their children.  These losses and the feelings that flow from them are our sacrifice for Mayah.  It struck us both so strongly.  Miguel said, "Of course.  What wouldn't I sacrifice for my daughter?"  The answer is we would sacrifice anything and everything for her.  Even though she isn't here with us anymore, we are still her parents.  We still have the opportunity to count our loss a sacrifice for her.