Struggling to find the words to say today. My heart is broken for the family of one of our former youth. He died in a hit and run accident last night. There are no words to say that will bring comfort. No words will help them deal with this pain. The best thing to say is "I'm praying for you." ...and I have been all day.
Today would have been my dad's 72nd birthday. When he died, no words brought me more comfort than "I'm praying". I was flooded with email's and cards of precious friends telling me they were praying for me.
Isn't God the only One who can truly bring us lasting comfort anyway? He promises us "Peace that surpasses all our understanding". I truly found peace after my dad died.
But when it's your CHILD. Oh my heart just breaks for Mary and Bill. I cannot imagine the hurt they feel. I wish there was some magic word that would ease their pain. But I will pray. I promise to pray.
Jehovah Rapha, pour out Your Peace that passes all understanding.
Sweetie, sorry about your friends, I,too, will pray,as I know what it is to lose a child. Hug the kids extra tight tonight, for us, too. I didn't realize today would have been your Dad's birthday. Know he is smiling down on you.
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