So this piece stirred my heart. And I also asked myself questions. I also read "Lament For a Son" More than once I would go back and be comforted. It carried me and comforted me after Johns accident. He was bed ridden and a quadriplegic. He lived that way for four years and six days. He lived in four different hospitals . He was burned because his Pickup caught on fire. Praise God I had prayers.
A great column. “A Grace Disguised” was helpful to me at a time when I needed it. In October of 2005 my sister-in-law took her own life. In December of 2007 her daughter had a baby girl born at 25 weeks that died moments later. In April 2008 my husband died. It seemed like so many were being taken from us and I felt I couldn’t take any more loss. Then in April of 2011 her other daughter gave birth to a healthy baby girl. I remember thanking and praising God for giving life instead of taking life. I never blamed God for the deaths but there was a great relief in my soul with the new birth.
Thanks, Martha. It's good to hear from you.
Thanks Carol, so insightful and I believe as I lay my questions at Jesus's feet there is peace and joy to go forward living each day.
Yes. Regardless of whether or not we see clear answers.
So this piece stirred my heart. And I also asked myself questions. I also read "Lament For a Son" More than once I would go back and be comforted. It carried me and comforted me after Johns accident. He was bed ridden and a quadriplegic. He lived that way for four years and six days. He lived in four different hospitals . He was burned because his Pickup caught on fire. Praise God I had prayers.
Thanks for sharing your story. I did not remember that he lived for four years after his accident.
A great column. “A Grace Disguised” was helpful to me at a time when I needed it. In October of 2005 my sister-in-law took her own life. In December of 2007 her daughter had a baby girl born at 25 weeks that died moments later. In April 2008 my husband died. It seemed like so many were being taken from us and I felt I couldn’t take any more loss. Then in April of 2011 her other daughter gave birth to a healthy baby girl. I remember thanking and praising God for giving life instead of taking life. I never blamed God for the deaths but there was a great relief in my soul with the new birth.
I did not know your story. We don't always know the wounds others carry. Thank you for sharing.
One of your best columns. Thank you.
Thanks, Martha. It's good to hear from you.