Thankful Thursday-Remembering Hayden

Hayden Lloyd Scott

March 5th, 2008. A blessing came from God this day. Bright eyed and beautiful, our great nephew was born. We was welcomed by his big sister, Hallie, his Mommy & Daddy and lots of family.

Life settled into a routine for Hayden and his family. Hayden was making the normal strides and growing like a trooper.

Jump to June 5, 2008. Hayden is 92 days old now and he and Hallie are at the sitters while Mommy & Daddy are working. It's a normal morning and it's time for Hayden's morning nap. He went to sleep forever, the Lord took him home that day. For reasons we may never know Hayden was meant to be a true angel. We miss him terribly and wonder each and everyday what he would be doing if he were still on Earth. Now with his angel wings he watches over us from Heaven. We miss you terribly little man.

Happy Birthday

God's Child On Loan

"I'll lend to you for a little time,

A child of mine," God said,

"For you to love while she lives

And mourn for when she's dead."

"It may be six or seven years

Or twenty-two or three,

But will you till I call her back,

Take care of her for me?"

"She'll bring her charms to gladden you

And should her stay be brief,

You'll have these precious memories

To comfort you through grief."

"I cannot promise she will stay

Since all from earth return.

But there are lessons taught down there

I want this child to learn."

"I've looked this world over,

In my search for teachers true.

In the crowds of this great land,

I have selected you."

"Now will you give her all your love

Not think the labor vain,

Nor hate me when I come to call

To take her back again?"

It seems to me I heard them say,

"Dear Lord, thy will be done.

For all the joys a child shall bring,

The risk of grief we'll run."

"We'll shelter her with tenderness,

We'll love her while we may,

And for the happiness we've known

Forever grateful stay."

"And should the angels call for her

Much sooner than we've planned,

We'll brave the bitter grief that comes

And try to understand."

© Edgar A. Guest

Friends and family are gathering this evening at Hayden's finial resting place for a celebration to honor what would have been his first birthday. It will be a happy day and a sad one all in one as we all remember this beautiful boy.

We love you Hayden!

Once again it is Thankful Thursday. This week my heart is heavy with sadness today, but I am still thankful for....

1. the 92 days that Hayden was with us. He brought so much life to his parents, grandparents and big sister. Babies make everyone smile!

2. getting to hold Hayden only a few days before his death. He was such a handsome boy with big cheeks. He reminded me so much of his sister and his Aunt Erin.

3. I am thankful that the Lord is with us and brings comfort in many ways to those who still grieve.

4. the pictures we have of Hayden. I pray they will help Hallie remember her brother as she grows up.

5. cemeteries, grave markers and memorials of loved ones. These things make the surviving feel closer to our departed. Hayden has a beautiful resting place.

Lord, I pray that you will be with all who gather today. Bring sunshine to our sadness. And Lord, bake Hayden a cake please, like I would have done.