Early Christmas

Dear Lord,

Today I read about Noah Biorkman and how his family will be celebrating Christmas next week, far too early than usual.

Lord, this is because Noah's time is very short, he will soon be Your Angel. My heart is breaking because of the thought that such a 5-year old boy carry the burden that he does, since he was 3. But my heart is also uplifted, Lord, because such an innocent spirit will soon be staying in Heaven and not here where there is pain and sadness and sorrow.

I thank you for Noah, Lord. And his family. They are inspiring in their strength. I thank you for the people who sent gifts and cards far too early for Christmas, knowing that Noah has to celebrate his last Christmas so early. It touches me that people can still empathize, and show acts of kindness, and live with compassion and love in their hearts for one little boy they know nothing about.

I live too far away for my card to reach Noah in time, Lord. But I know my prayer is heard immediately. I pray that Noah's remaining time will be pain-free. Spare him, Lord, any more pain. Let your angels be with him now until the end of his days, to calm him, soothe him, ease his pains. And let him go home to You with a smile on his face and gladness in his heart that we can only dream of having, while we continue to toil in this earth.

Lord, I thank you for bringing this news to my attention, half a world away, and for transforming my heart once more. His pain has become my pain, and his hope has become my hope. And because of him, I too will start Christmas early this year. I, too, will be giving gifts early this year. Not of the material kind, but prayers. From here on, I will be sending prayers as Christmas gifts, like this prayer I gift to Noah.

Noah, dearest boy, thank you and may God bless you and keep you in his arms, now until forever.

Amen.

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Cards can be sent to:
Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon, MI, 48178