Dear Family and Friends,
We have suffered a devastating loss. Thank you for standing by our side and supporting us during this very difficult time.
We wanted to let you know that we will cry from time to time. Our tears are God's gift to us to express the extent of our loss. We would so appreciate your prayers for our family. If we don't always make sense to you, please be forgiving and patient with us. And if we repeat ourselves again and again, please accept this as normal.
Your presence and understanding means so very much. You don't have to know what to say or even say anything......just a caring glance, a warm hug, or a listening ear speak volumes to our heart. Please don't wait for us to call, since a lot of the time we feel too tired or too tearful to do so. When we withdraw, please don't let us do that for too long.
Pray for us that we would come to see meaning in our loss someday and that we would know God's comfort and love. It does help to let us know that you are praying for us. Please know that we don't need fixing - that is God's job! Your love, patience and prayers will sustain us through this time. God is faithful; He is our sustaining grace.
Please pray that God will use this time of grieving to grow us and equip us to minister to others with greater compassion than ever before. Thank you for caring enough to read this letter. Thank you for praying. Your concern comforts us and is a gift for which we will always be thankful.
In Christ,
Chad, Nicole & Bradley
3 comments:
We try.....but no one knows exactly what you are going through unless they have experienced the loss of their child.....I feel blessed to watch you grow in Christ.......
One day you will have all the wonderful memories of Carter and still move forward to where the Lord would have you to be doing what He wants you to do....
Blessings to all three of you
The beauty in your writings let's us all know that Carter was here for a purpose and even in his death I realize he led you further into Christ's teaching. You have made me realize how much we take for granted, to hold my tongue when I feel hurt or wronged and to allow Jesus to help me through tough times. I don'ishmvet know if I will ever make it in my faith to the level you have achieved but I now want to try more than ever. Thank you for all you have shared in your grief. You are amazing Christian people.
I still think of your family often and feel a great sense of connection/understanding as I read your entries. Please know that you are special to me, even though we have never met.
Your friend in Christ,
Janine
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