The meanings of names are important to us and when we named our son Hezekiah, we didn't really understand the meaning. Hezekiah's name means, "God's Strength." What we experienced did not feel like the strength of God. However, in just a few days we would figure out why his name was perfect! A few days after losing Hezekiah, I met with Pastor Steve West from Calvary Chapel Golden Springs, and I understood. At some point in the meeting it hit me, "This is Hezekiah, the strength of God to bear a heavy pain and do what is right." Not only was the statement powerful, but to be seeing someone else living that out, it changed me from pain to purpose. To see how my son can make me stronger, and not just me, but others as well. Hezekiah's Ministry is all about making people stronger to rise up and do God's call. All of our calls are different in some ways, but similar in many. If you are married, you are called to be a supportive spouse. If you are a parent, you are called to love your kids. We are called to be good to those around us, which means forgiving the people who do not understand. Grief unguided will allow you to destroy your life. Hezekiah, my sweet son, we lost for the gain of many others. To see families be even stronger than they were before their loss by giving them the same care we received!