CHRISTIAN EDWARD DREWS, 3 years old, went to be with Jesus August 26, 2008. He is survived by his parents, David and Marsha Drews; brothers, Austin Allan Drews and Noah David Drews, and many loving family members and friends.

I think it's the first time ever that I've sat at my computer and just stared at the screen unable to make my fingers move.  I've struggled with words before... my heart has contradicted my head many times... but not like this time...  I've written, deleted, written again, and completely erased dozens of times as words seem inadequate at a time such as this...

I know there are a million things going on in the world... I've tried to read other people's blogs... I've tried to post about my camping trip to family camp... but when I try to do anything, it all seems so meaningless when I think of my dear friend, Marsha and the pain that she can't avoid...

I don't know what to say, or what I could possibly do for this family experiencing such a deep loss in such a horrible way.  I've prayed, and even yelled at God... I've searched for some way to ease their pain.  It seemed as though setting a day aside for Marsha (what I've done in the past for "A Mother's TREK") just wouldn't be enough, and so I'm asking anyone interested in lifting Marsha and their family in prayer every day at a promised time until the 25th (marking one month since "Dozer" went to be with Jesus) to email me (amy@dandelionseeds.com) with the time you'll be praying (please include your blog link if you have one as well, and put COVERING THE DREWS FAMILY in the subject line so it will be easier for me to sort everyone's requests with my other emails.  Please email me so I can compile all of the addresses for Marsha to receive as well, as I know she will want them). Remember to consider the time zone.  You can click here to convert your time zone to GMT-6 (central standard) zone to find out what time you'll be praying in Marsha's zone.  When you email me, I will confirm your time and post it here so we can fill all the time slots to be sure they are completely covered by the 25th.  (If you're praying throughout the day and would rather not sign up for a specific time, please email me anyway and I will include you on the list so they can still see how many are lifting them in prayer.)

If you're unfamiliar with "A Mother's T.R.E.K." then please take a moment to read more about it and share with others who may want to join in this effort to cover the family of Christian "Dozer" Drews for 24 hours.   If you have already, please watch the video of Christian as well.

I've talked with my kids about Christian and the brothers he's left behind.  Life has gotten more fragile around my home, as I'm once again reminded that we're not promised a certain time frame here on earth.  Hold your children a little longer today... kiss your spouse passionately... call someone to tell them how much they mean to you... and don't take a second for granted.

12am - Straight On Through and Subtly Catty
12:30 - Subtly Catty
1:30am - The Daily Planet
4:30 - Duckygirl's Recipe for Happiness
5am - Kelli
5:30 - Rachel Starr Thomson & Little Dozen Press
6am - Momma's Musings and The Lockwood Family
6:30 - Pastorpic's Weblog
7am - Dandelion Seeds
7:30 - Renee's Ramblings
8am - Elissa
8:30 - Chez' Bichet
11am - Confessions of a Cracked Pot
12pm - Knowledge House Academy
12:30 - The Pittmanbunch
2:30 - Lisa's Little Corner
5pm - Doing Things Anglo/American Style!
6pm  - (estimated time when they began looking for him) Dandelion Seeds on the 25th until 10pm
8:30 - The Joy of the Lord is my Strength
9:30 (estimated time of when they found him)
10pm - 5 Happy Campers
10:30 - Watkins Way
11pm - Pat's Place
11:30 - A Pondering Heart

Others lifting the family in prayer...

• kympossible
• School in 'R Home
• Kim in Georgia
• Rebeca
• Seeking Rest in the Ancient Paths
• The Brew* Crew Adventure
• Victory Acres
• Whittaker Woman
• Melissa in VA
• The Heart of the Home
• Prayer Warrior
• Life at the W.A.C.K.O.S.
• Life Nurturing Education
• Penny in MN
• Allison in CT
• A Sister learning to trust and lean every moment of every day (who just lost their 8th baby May 7th)