Even if I wasn’t a father, this picture would touch me. But because I am, it touches me even more deeply. It pierces my heart and salves it all at once. Because I know this dear child isn’t just free now, he’s freer than any of us. The roles are temporarily reversed.
“And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”
~Revelation 21:4
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Yes, Mitch. It is so powerful. Thank you for sharing it.
My privilege, Sally.
Oh that headstone is so beautiful. I have never seen anything like it before. It brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
My pleasure, Joanne.
Beautiful. Brings a tear to my eye. Thanks.
My pleasure, Russell.
I have been to a lot of cemeteries searching for ancestors, every once in a while I come across some really beautiful stones, and very unique memorials. Common ones for children are usually angels or cherubs. However, in all my years of “trampling” through cemeteries and burial grounds, this is the most clever, unique and beautiful one yet. Thank you so much for sharing.
My privilege, Carol.
I’ve not seen a headstone more impactful than this one. It is a phenomenal design-a work of art. My heart both breaks and rejoices for the child and his father.
As the father of a wheelchair bound child now in Heaven and free to run, this resonates with me.
How could it not, Steven. Bless you, my friend.
Such a powerful & beautiful post.
Thanks for sharing, Mitch.
My pleasure, T.
Beautiful post, Mitch. Thanks for sharing.
My privilege, San.
Aww, this made me teary!
So beautiful… that headstone! 💓
Having a wheelchair bound grandson, this is a powerful photo. He will be 4 in October and is the happiest boy I’ve ever known. He has battled multiple set backs since birth including cancer at age 2. He’s is not only happy, but determined. Thank you for sharing this, Mitch.
Aw, bless him, and you too, Debi. He sounds like an angel in disguise.
His middle name is “Angel”. 😇
Perfect.
Mitch, THIS is the kind of thing that defines “divine perspective.” Thanks so much for sharing it. May I share it on Facebook?
Of course, Annie.
Oh good, cuz I kinda already did. 😏 It’s already been liked by many and shared by a friend in Uganda. 😊
Great!
What a magnificent headstone. This brings me to tears of both sadness and victory over life’s restrictions.
As the mother of a son in a wheelchair, it makes me feel all of the feelings. I had to wipe tears away.
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Beautiful. And a great verse to go with it!
A truly impactful image. Thank you for sharing this, Mitch.
My privilege, Manu.
What a wonderful message! Thanks for sharing it.
My privilege, Vanya.
add revelation 46:03 the lord is my refuge & strength & a helper when afraid
Just lovely. It made me cry from initial sadness to joy. As an RN & especially a grandmother to a 3-year-old it moved me on so many levels. The headstone actually stands alone in the range of emotions it inspires
Beautiful and emotive.
This is so amazing. I have visited Hope Cemetery in Barre Vermont to walk through the amazing stones and think about the lives but this is even more powerful.
Wow! What a beautiful poignant tribute to his son! <3
Wow; what an incredible picture. One of my sisters was (past tense) mentally handicapped, and now she’s in the presence of the Lord, free from it. She used to tell people, “He’s comin’ again!” And indeed He is.
Amen, Keith.
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I was so struck by this that I had to investigate it further. So glad I did!
Such a wonderful tribute to a small child who brought happiness wherever he went.
https://www.abc4.com/news/digital-exclusives/an-exceptional-little-boy-fathers-monument-to-disabled-son-in-slc-cemetery-inspires-millions/
Thanks for the further info, Scott!
So inspiring. My wife and I know (and have all our lives known) many children confined to wheelchairs. She will want to share this with all of the other members of our local efforts to enrich the lives of special needs individuals.
This is an encouraging reminder that with the Resurrection comes absolute healing — a cleansed and healed mind, heart and spirit… and a brand new body!
Indeed, one beyond what we can even imagine, Rob!
the lord is my refuge & strength says revelation 46:03 you left chapter 46 verse 3 off
Beautiful post! Touches the heart and soul.
That is so touching and hopeful all at the same time!
The most touching headstone for us. Thanks for sharing this Mitch. An excellent reminder of 1 Corinthians 15:55: “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
My privilege, Leo and Nina.