Special Thoughts From Others

An Angel Among Us

Why has this little one come into our lives and seemingly leave as soon as
he arrives?
Some may say that it seems to have been a senseless heartache.
But, to us Gabriel’s coming was nothing short of miraculous.  Life in and of
itself is a miracle.  This is not simply a cliché but, in fact, a gift from
heaven.  Gabriel is a gift from heaven and he shares a very rich
commonality.  There is another whose life to some seemed too short. 
Although others in His community had thought his life to be a nuisance. And
even some thought it much too inconvenient to have him remain alive.  Of
course I am speaking of our Lord Jesus.  Although he was 33 when he was
crucified Christ’s ministry was in itself short lived; though the impact of
His life has had immeasurable impact to those who find it sacred.

We are all made in that sacred image of God himself.  Our little Gabriel is
made in that image and his life has forever touched us all as well. 
Gabriel’s parents were given a choice early on by their doctors. -A choice
or really a test of their faith.  They chose life and God, in return, chose
to bless them.  But it didn’t stop there. We have all been blessed to be
witness to our miracle baby Gabriel. He came to remind us that there is
something far greater than ourselves.  To appreciate the time we are given
and to be reminded to make the most of our every moment that the Lord has
blessed us with.  His coming transformed strangers into friends, friends
into family and family into unbreakable bonds.  His coming was a
proclamation of love and of the celebration of life.

As our Lord was crucified and died but was again risen, so shall it be for
our beloved little one for heaven has indeed received their angel Gabriel
and we will see him again as well … born to die? No – born to give love and
gain eternal life- a true angel among us. Amen

                       ~Nancy Fontaine (Gabriel's cousin)