After getting over the initial shock of losing Mia I began to think about my girls and their names. It struck me right away that Mia had gone to be with Jesus and Livia (our surprise life) was still with us. What struck me even more was the following realization that my parents shared with me a few days after her death:
Amelie Marie's name embodies the three Moritz women (Mary Lee (my mom), Joni (my sister) and me) who are here on earth today. Livia Joy's name embodies the one Moritz woman who is with Jesus today (Breanna Joy (my younger sister)). Amelie and Livia will always be connected in spirit. Studies have shown that twins have a deeper psychological connection that is unexplainable. Isn't it poignant how Amelie has gone to be with Jesus and is now rejoicing in heaven with Breanna Joy. In her name she represents the three Moritz women and now her life can connect Breanna back to us. While here on earth, Livia Joy's name represents Breanna and connects us back to her.
I have also entertained the idea that Livia's connection with Mia will draw her close to God in a way that is tangible and real apart from any earthly experience. OK, so it might not be biblical, but I truly believe God has great things in store for this little girl. Her story has only just begun!
Now, I realize there are a LOT of assumptions going on here about heaven, but it has brought comfort to me, so I cling. And if it turns out to be false, so what?! I'll be in heaven and it won't matter anyway!
Photo by KCK Photography
2 comments:
Beautiful, Amy. All 4 posts. Thank you for sharing your heart. Love you, and wish I could be there to hug you (and bring roses!)!
I loved reading all of these today, Ames. You are such a beautiful person and have an incredible way of expressing yourself through words. Praying that God will continue to reveal His Presence to you as you process and grieve all you have walked through in the past year. Love you, friend.
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