Just a little understanding of why our precious little angel had to go home!!!
After I visited Makenzie in Nashville I started praying for understanding. I couldn't understand, neither could the members of the church, why God would take such an innocent and perfect child from us. I told the church that I had more questions than answers. Then on Sunday morning, the day after she went to be with the LORD reminded me of John 17:4 where Jesus was praying to his Father and he said "I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work you gave me to do." The Lord has helped me to understand that this beautiful little girl had done so much in her short life time. I thought about how she touched the hearts of so many people. I also thought of how each day people would go to Caring Bridge to check on her. I thought about how not only did she have people in this area talking to God, but she had people all over the earth on their knees praying and seeking God for help. As I was thinking about this... it occurred to me that we are all put here to give glory to God. I was so humbled when God helped me realize that Makenzie did more in 5 short years than I have in 38, and more than most will in a long life-time. I pray that God will help me to always remember my job while I'm here on this earth. After meeting with this very special child of God. I know she will always be a reminder of what our lives are supposed to be... and that is being faithful servants of an awesome God.
Pastor: Jerry Vaughn (Parkway Baptist Church)