GLORY REVIVAL

Stories and Songs for our Son

We are Raffa's Mama and Papa...

Our son Raffael was born into Heaven on March 26th, 2024. Raffa's destiny is now our destiny, and we will be singing his song, and sharing his story for the rest of our lives. Raffael means 'Our God Heals'. Raffa's spirit embodies God's healing, love, life, and light. These are the stories from our journey as we learn to be parents to a heavenly child, and as our hearts learn to live with one foot in this world, and the other firmly planted in Heaven with our son. We hope you will know more about Raffa, and who we are now, as you read these stories from our journey in the wilderness. As you read, listen, and watch, know that every word, line, photo, and song are sacred to us. They are the pieces of our hearts and our son, we feel led to share with you. We pray it is a blessing.

With Love,

Michael, Jennalise, and Raffa

About

Stories

The First Mother's Day

I tried to write this story last year just before Mother’s Day and I couldn’t. This will be the first Mother’s Day where I get to hold one of my babies. It will be the first Mother’s Day where I will be able to experience joy, not just tears. It is also going to be extra special because my mom will be here with me to celebrate as well. When I was pregnant with Raffael, I remember thinking about holidays and special events that were just over the horizon. My birthday, Passo

Happy 2nd Birthday Raffa

Two years ago on March 26th, our baby boy Raffael was born. If life were different, today we would be watching our toddler blow out his birthday candles. Raffa's absence on earth never gets easier, but with every birthday his light gets brighter. For us, Raffa stays gently tucked away in time. For the rest of our lives, our hearts will carry the precious newborn we held in our arms. We close our eyes and see every detail, his dark wavy hair, delicate fingers, soft skin, and p

Watercolours

Shortly after Raffa went to Heaven we received a care package in the mail. It was from our friend Alee. It contained a tote bag with beautiful flowers on the outside, a tea cup for me, a beautiful mug for Michael, hot chocolate, prayers, drawings from her girls, a canvas, and best of all, iridescent watercolour paints. As I packed up our things to leave our home, to create a new home in the trailer, I brought each of these gifts. For me, they were our first new belongings sin

Ordinary Angels

A collaboration post by: Raffa's Papa & Mama In 2020, Jennalise and I moved out of our apartment and we said goodbye to New York...

Songbook

Songs of Glory and Revival

Roads

One year ago, our son Raffa, was born in Heaven. This song is about the healing journey his life has led us on. Through music, we hope to share his destiny. May it offer hope and healing in your heart too.

Glory Revival.

glo·ry ˈglȯr-ē

a: praise, honor, or distinction extended by common consent : RENOWN

b: worshipful praise, honor, and thanksgiving

giving glory to God

re·viv·al ri-ˈvī-vəl

1: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as

a: renewed attention to or interest in something

b: a new presentation or publication of something old

c: a period of renewed religious interest

We choose the name Glory Revival for our family band during our nine months with Raffa. This name now carries the weight of the journey we are on in our music, seeking out glory and asking for revival.

These songs serve as the markers of our journey as a family. We hope they will inspire your faith and reflect parts of your own story.