99 Balloons

Justin Taylor pointed out this video about Eliot Mooney, a child born last year with Trisomy-18. Eliot only lived 99 days, but his parents found God faithful and loving in the midst of tragedy. From the video site:

Eliot was born with an undeveloped lung, a heart with a hole in it and DNA that placed faulty information into each and every cell of his body. However, that could not stop the living God from proclaiming Himself through this boy who never uttered a word.

In the midst of heartbreaking tragedy, the Mooney family found the presence of God strengthening, comforting, and guiding them. Their story reminds us to seek God and endure our struggles rather than blame Him for our hardships.

I don't know if it's because Isaac will be turning 3 months soon...but I found myself in tears watching the video. And strengthened in my faith. The family has a blog that details Eliot's life, if you want to know more.