"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." - Romans 12:15
A Word from Pastor KC to our Church:
On December 11, 2017, Kylie Joy Liu was born into this world with her twin sister Skylar Joy Liu. But for reasons I do not pretend to understand, she passed away due to complications. Was it God who took her? Was it the enemy? Was God punishing me for something I did? Was it negligence of the medical staff? I have no idea. I have no answers. But in the midst of it all, you, my church family, have been my strength when Amy and I didn't have any. You have been my faithful prayer support when we lacked faith and couldn't see beyond the tragedy. You have wept with us. You have been there for us every step of the way. On December 30, we held a Memorial Service for Kylie and you showed up to show your solidarity. At the end of service we concluded with a balloon release, a symbolic gesture of giving gifts and words of love to Kylie in Heaven. We were greatly comforted, and found closure to this grieving process. Through this season of darkness and suffering, we've experienced what it means to be brothers and sisters in Christ, who are there for each other, through joy and sorrow, through happiness and tragedy. We need each other more than we can ever imagine. This year, I have needed you far more than you've needed me. It was a humbling process to know that the shepherd needed the sheep. What an eye opener. What a journey this has been. From the depth of my heart, thank you for all you've done. Jesus loves you, and I love you too.
Your friend and pastor,
KC Liu, with Amy, Micah, Karis, Kaden, Skylar, and Kylie in Heaven
On December 11, 2017, Kylie Joy Liu was born into this world with her twin sister Skylar Joy Liu. But for reasons I do not pretend to understand, she passed away due to complications. Was it God who took her? Was it the enemy? Was God punishing me for something I did? Was it negligence of the medical staff? I have no idea. I have no answers. But in the midst of it all, you, my church family, have been my strength when Amy and I didn't have any. You have been my faithful prayer support when we lacked faith and couldn't see beyond the tragedy. You have wept with us. You have been there for us every step of the way. On December 30, we held a Memorial Service for Kylie and you showed up to show your solidarity. At the end of service we concluded with a balloon release, a symbolic gesture of giving gifts and words of love to Kylie in Heaven. We were greatly comforted, and found closure to this grieving process. Through this season of darkness and suffering, we've experienced what it means to be brothers and sisters in Christ, who are there for each other, through joy and sorrow, through happiness and tragedy. We need each other more than we can ever imagine. This year, I have needed you far more than you've needed me. It was a humbling process to know that the shepherd needed the sheep. What an eye opener. What a journey this has been. From the depth of my heart, thank you for all you've done. Jesus loves you, and I love you too.
Your friend and pastor,
KC Liu, with Amy, Micah, Karis, Kaden, Skylar, and Kylie in Heaven
A Letter from Mommy to Kylie
It was the hardest goodbye I ever said... Kylie, I miss you so much... You and your sister Skylar lived in mommy's womb for 35 weeks. I felt you grow as my tummy grew. I felt your every punch and kick, flip and turn. I felt a rhythmic movement when you had hiccups. I heard your strong heartbeat every week at the doctor's office. And all of a sudden, you went home to be with Jesus instead of coming to this world with Skylar. There are absolutely no words to describe the pain and void I'm feeling inside. How I wish I could hold you in my arms right now. How I wish I could watch you grow into a beautiful daughter of God. I'm so sorry that we couldn't spend this life time together. I know you are in a better place and that one day we will reunite, yet in the moment, heaven just feels so far away, and this life separated from you feels too long, too long... Daddy and Mommy promise that we will always have a place for you in this home. We will celebrate your birthday every year as we celebrate Skylar's. We will buy you a Christmas present every year. You will always be part of the Liu clan and your name will be included in all the cards we send out. I love you forever, my sweet little pea. You are forever our precious little princess. You are forever our fifth child.
Mommy (Amy Wang)
Mommy (Amy Wang)
