Dear God,

Thank you for this day that we remember– the day you brought Angel and Gabo to this world. For what ever reasons you’ve given them life, we celebrate them and wait in anticipation for the great things you have in store for them.

While their lives have been subjected to such an unsettling turn, I pray that you continue bind them in love and unity of spirit.

While they’re away from each other, bridge the distance with the breadth of your care. That they will feel it as if coming from each other.

While each is alone, be the presence that will keep them company every minute.

When sad, cheer them up with joy only You can offer.

When confused, open their minds to Your wisdom that enlightens and console.

And if there ever will be doubt in their hearts, assure them of my love— always, forever, total.

For myself, I pray that You bless me with the power and allow me the chance to give back to them the immense joy they have brought to my life. 

And for the three of us, I pray that the day of our reunion comes soon. And that broken as we are today, you’ll bring us back together with greater love for each other and made stronger by this trial which has become bearable only because of your grace.

Amen.