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That’s our hope and our future. And maybe that’s what God meant (as it pertains to Hunter, our family, and all who are touched through Hunter’s Hope) when in the Old Testament book of Jeremiah He proclaimed, “ ‘For I know the plans I have for you’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’ ” (Jer. 29:11).

We’re hopeful… very hopeful… that our future is secure and safe in the hands of a mysterious God whose love is constant even when we don’t always understand His ways. That’s our hope and future. How else can you explain the incredible hope that blossomed from a child’s suffering?

It’s indescribable. And I suppose it should be, since the little boy behind it all never spoke a word. Yet his unspoken love… changed everything.

Appendix C

“Team Hunter” Memories

Dear Hunter,

I praise God for each and every moment I was blessed to be in your presence. Each memory that I have with you is so special to me.

One day that I will never forget is August 3, 2005. I had been praying to spend more time with you, and God answered this prayer in the most amazing way, as only He can. Instead of doing Kingdom Bound during the day, Mommy asked me to spend Monday and Wednesday with my little buddy. I have to tell you that there is no other place I would have rather been than with you.

I loved listening to Mommy and Daddy on FLN with you and Ellen. I know you enjoyed listening to them in Noah’s ark and hearing Mommy’s adventure with her water bottle.

I’ll never forget you, Ellen, and I going out onto the deck, waiting for Grammie to come home. Ellen and I hid behind the grill so that Grammie only saw you as she walked up to the door. How surprised she was to see you outside by yourself! (Of course, Ellen and I popped out of our hiding spot shortly after she saw you.)

I love how you moved your feet for us, Hunter. We told you which one to move, and you wiggled it. Thank you so much for showing us all the wonderful things God helped you do!

Hunter, I also want to thank God for His mercies that are new every day. He is so amazing! Before I left that day, I waited to ask Grammie a question and I walked over to you three times to give you a kiss and run my hands through your hair. I just love how God cares so much to arrange such a special moment for me.

Even though that was the last moment I spent with you here on earth, I know I will see you again in heaven. Thank you for all the laughter and smiles you brought to everyone!

I love you, Hunter. See you soon!

Love, “Jennyfer”

(A dear friend and nanny)

Dear Hunter,

Looking back, I have so many “favorite” memories of you. I remember many times that I sat with you while you were taking your bath and I got to watch you show off by moving your head. I remember watching your eyes light up when Mommy walked into the room or you heard her voice. Prayer parties with you were some of my favorite times! I loved worshiping Jesus with you.

I will never forget the time that we let you taste a candy cane and you bit it off! We didn’t know what to do, and we had to figure out a way to get it out of your mouth, silly boy. I loved playing with your soft, curly hair or lying down next to you on the bed while you were watching Rescue Heroes, and I loved building the ceramic volcano with you. But the memory that sticks out most to me was that day in Ellicottville in July 2005. Your whole family was at the symposium and it was just you, me, and Ellen at the lodge.

Ellen asked me to watch you while she took care of something, so I was able to just hang out with you for a little bit. I remember talking, laughing, playing a game and singing Bible songs. You probably thought I was crazy, but I remember the happiness in your eyes because it equaled the joy in my heart. I am so thankful that God gave us that time together.

Hunter, without you in my life, I would not be the same person that I am today and I praise God for your influence. Thank you for teaching me what it means to live. Living does not always mean