Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Remembering the best in the worst: For Levi

On one of our adoption questionnaires, there was the question "What is the worst thing that ever happened to you?". Dean and I both had the same answer, which was when my brother Levi was taken to heaven 6 years ago today. Nothing in my life can compare to that deep, ripping anguish of losing someone I loved so so much. Even though today tears are always near when I think of what could have been and my heart is still missing a piece, I cling to the truths that I know: God is good. All the time. Levi is no doubt having the best time ever with Jesus right now. And I will get to see him again someday.


So today instead of thinking of the worst, I want to think of the best times with Levi and be thankful for the 12 joy-filled years we had with him.


Levi was always smiling, always loving, and gave the best bear hugs. He was wild and fun, the life of the party. His hands were always either dirty from playing outside or sticky from having some yummy snack. Full of energy, life, joy...there is no way I can sum up everything my heart wants to say in this one post.


Levi, we miss you buddy. And while I don't understand why you had to go, I can trust that God knew what was best for you. I bet you have the best baseball game of all time going on in heaven these days. Can't wait to get there and play right along with you again. Love you. Always.






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6 comments:

  1. DevinJune 12, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Nice tribute, and neat blog on the adoption process. May God continue to bless you guys. Give Dean a hug for me.

    - Devin

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    1. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 5:22 PM

      Thanks Devin! Hug given. (-: Hope all is well with you and your family!

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  2. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Everytime i think of his passing it brings tears to my eyes. He was such an awesome young man! I spent so much time around Levi and the entire Stokka family i sometimes forget I am a Licht and not a Stokka.

    Xoxo
    Natalie

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    1. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 5:23 PM

      I thought your name was Natalie Stokka Licht??? Love you!

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  3. BradfordJune 13, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Betsy - what a beautiful tribute to Levi. It brings tears to my eyes to read it and think of him. I still have the program from his funeral with his picture stuck to my bathroom mirror, so I see it everyday. I purposefully put it there to remind me to pray for you and your family. It was such a tragic event for me, I can only imagine how much worse for your family. But I too know that God does not make mistakes and He is good ALL THE TIME - - we just don't have the ability to comprehend and understand that to the level He does. Someday, and hopefully soon, we too will be with Jesus and Levi, enjoying that fun filled spirit and plentiful smiles.

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    1. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 5:26 PM

      Wow, thanks for your prayers Brad, and your kind words.

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