Today was a difficult day. This past week has been a difficult week. And this past year has been a difficult year. I am not speaking of myself , particularly, but for many. For me today was surreal. You prepare yourself for changes and think that you are ready to handle the outcomes, but for death of a loved one you can never really prepare yourself. My dear sweet brother in law was given Eternal life last night. Taken so young, yet that was God's plan. Who am I to argue with the Lord? I am blessed to have known him. I am blessed to have had him in my life. I am blessed to continue to have a wonderfully strong and encouraging Sister in Law and a beautiful niece and handsome nephew, that brighten my day when I see their smile. God gave this to me. I am thankful. God also gave me a gift tonight and sent it through Maxwell. Maxwell is a gift everyday, but tonight he reminded me that God uses even the small children to remind us of his promises.
Tonight I was explaining to Maxwell that his Uncle Chris had passed away. That is why his Daddy was a little sad today. He asked a few questions about how, and when, and why Chris had passed away and after I had answered sufficiently enough for him, he looked at me without hesitation and said " Why is Daddy sad then, Uncle Chris is with Jesus. And Daddy can talk to him like we talk to Jesus, right?" He is right we shouldn't be sad. We should all rejoice that he is no longer in pain and is free from Cancer. He is now looking over us all with great care. I know this, but in the tears as a human, feeling pain and sorrow, I momentarily lost track of the rejoicing that should be taking place. So God sent the reminder through Maxwell to rejoice. So tonight, after reading books and saying prayers , we rejoiced. We thanked God for freeing Chris of his pain and of the gift of Eternal Life.
Although this doesn't take away the sorrow of our loss, it does ease the pain. I continue to pray for Leigh, Emily, Eric, Riddick, Herbie, David, Peggy, Monroe, E. Artis and Big Christian and the entire Weber and Farmer Family. May each and everyone find peace during this journey. And when we are having those difficult times, may God send us reminders through his Messengers that we should rejoice. Because one day, we will all meet again...and that is a promise from God.
Tonight I was explaining to Maxwell that his Uncle Chris had passed away. That is why his Daddy was a little sad today. He asked a few questions about how, and when, and why Chris had passed away and after I had answered sufficiently enough for him, he looked at me without hesitation and said " Why is Daddy sad then, Uncle Chris is with Jesus. And Daddy can talk to him like we talk to Jesus, right?" He is right we shouldn't be sad. We should all rejoice that he is no longer in pain and is free from Cancer. He is now looking over us all with great care. I know this, but in the tears as a human, feeling pain and sorrow, I momentarily lost track of the rejoicing that should be taking place. So God sent the reminder through Maxwell to rejoice. So tonight, after reading books and saying prayers , we rejoiced. We thanked God for freeing Chris of his pain and of the gift of Eternal Life.
Although this doesn't take away the sorrow of our loss, it does ease the pain. I continue to pray for Leigh, Emily, Eric, Riddick, Herbie, David, Peggy, Monroe, E. Artis and Big Christian and the entire Weber and Farmer Family. May each and everyone find peace during this journey. And when we are having those difficult times, may God send us reminders through his Messengers that we should rejoice. Because one day, we will all meet again...and that is a promise from God.
Lisa, you have definitly been through a lot this year; however, your faith has remained strong, if not increased. What a wonderful example for all of us! Love and prayers ~
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