Jul. 4, 2008 - Dealing with Grief
I confess that this past week has been a hard one for me with the grief of our friend's loss nearly overwhelming me at times. The visitation was on Wednesday (July 2nd) and I was a blubbering mess. Tressa and Paul (Timothy's parents) were calm, peaceful and strong. Our roles have been reversed in the past and I know the peace the Lord has blessed them with. It is hard for others to understand how a person can feel so at peace when their world is being ripped apart.
I found out more information about what happened. Timothy was not the good swimmer that I had thought--unless he had his "noodles". His mom said that he had three that he used. If he didn't, he "sank like a rock". He had been swimming with his siblings (and maybe some friends?) in the pond on their property and everyone had gotten out of the water. Timothy gave his noodles to his sister and they all headed back to their house. Not long after that they noticed that Timothy was missing and spent 2 hours looking for him around their property. They concluded that he had to be in the pond.
They were astounded when Timothy's body was pulled from the water. He had a smile on his face and a look of sweet peace.
What prompted him to go back into the water without his floats is a mystery. His parents smile and say, "It was his time. We know where he is." They rejoice that he is with the Lord and though they will miss him dearly, he is in a better place.
I wondered why the Lord didn't just take him like He did Enoch. Then it occured to me that his parents would have spent a lifetime of misery wondering where Timothy had disappeared to. This way there is closure. And you know, maybe He did take him that way--but left the body behind.
Sweet Timothy, we will miss you.
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Jul. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Kris, I am praying for you and for them.... I am thankful for their peace.
blessings,
Teena
