For my sons..... Steve, Lucas, & Nikolas.
Heavenly Father,
Please hold my boys close tonight. They have lost their father, and there are places in their hearts that only You can see and understand.
Give them strength when grief feels too heavy. Give them peace when their minds are restless, comfort when memories hurt, and grace for the moments when sadness comes without warning.
Help them remember their dad not only through the pain of losing him, but through the love, memories, lessons, laughter, and pieces of him that will always remain with them.
Lord, watch over each of my boys in the way they individually need. They may grieve differently, and they may not always have words for what they are feeling. Meet each one exactly where he is.
And when I don’t know what to say or how to make this easier for them, give me wisdom. Help me be their safe place. Give me the strength to simply love them through the days I cannot fix.
Surround our family with people who will be gentle with their hearts. Carry us through the difficult days ahead, one day at a time.
Please let my boys feel deeply loved, protected, and never alone.
I place them in Your hands, Lord, especially in the moments when my own hands cannot take away their pain.
Amen. ❤️