As you read Brad's story you'll grasp the depth of meaning this picture holds.  Even when his daddy-hands were empty and he had no human way of thinking he would get to {hold} his son like this, he prayed and begged God and he chose forgiveness and asked others to pray for him and asked Elias’ mom to relent.  He didn’t give up. When all was dark and empty Brad was {hold}ing onto what he knew was true.  Love is right and God is good.  Period.