May. 17, 2007 - Mourning
This week, my friend's 11 year old son died in a tragic accident. Her world is shattered. I spoke with her on the phone soon after it happened. She and her husband aren't Americans, but live here and minister Christ to others here. They have to younger children. All grieving. All missing Sam.
Tears are still coming easily here at my house. I keep thinking of Amy and how very much she is suffering, how her arms must be aching to hold her son. I keep looking at my children. Thinking of the unthinkable. Deciding that I will make the most of the time I have with my children, loving them, playing with them, teaching them.
Sam had recently given his heart to Jesus, so there is no doubt where he is. There is no doubt that his family will see him again. In the mean time, the ache seems too much to bear.
Another friend had the 1 year anniversary of her daughter's death this week. She is sure her daughter is safely in the arms of Jesus now. Her daughter was born with lots of handicaps, but now she is whole and perfect and living in the perfect love of Jesus. The family refers to it as her 'Coronation Day.' What a beautiful thought that is.
Please pray for my friends, missing their children, feeling like their hearts are being torn. Pray that they know that God is carrying them through this most difficult time.
1 Thes. 4:
13 But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who sleep in Jesus.[a]
Comments
May. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
are these sonlight friends? i haven't logged on to sonlight for awhile. i guess i'd better go check and see what's going on!
hugs,
marie
