I've got lots of fun stuff to blog about, but I just can't. We found out on Sunday night, around midnight, that Brad's cousin (3rd cousin actually, but he was more like a nephew if that makes sense) died. Will was 9 years old. I think I'm still in shock mode. It's one of those things (like many) that I won't understand until we all get to heaven. So, I'm taking a little intermission from blogging until next week. The funeral is on Thursday in Merkel. Please pray for our family during this time. It's so sad.
8 comments:
Oh my goodness... I will be praying for you guys. What happened?? Was it a sudden thing? Wow, that is so sad. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh Shannon, I am so sorry. Please be safe traveling and we will definitely keep you all in our prayers. If anyone needs a place to stay, please know that our doors are open.
I am so sorry Shannon. We'll be praying.
y'all are in our prayers!
Shannon, that is horrible. Y'all will certainly be in our prayers.
We are so very sorry to hear this!
Hugs and prayers~
The Bunts
I don't think I can say it any better than Jenn did in her blog, but since I'm the grandmother in the company of some really special, godly young moms, let me try. As she said, when you are so tired of reading the same book over and over; or you've just closed your eyes in sleep only to be awakened by a hungry baby AGAIN, just praise the Lord that that precious baby is able to cry out or that toddler wants to spend time with you. I know it sounds trite, but we are only loaned our children. They are a special blessing and not one to be taken lightly. I tell young parents every week how time flies, but I also tell them how much we truly enjoyed our children in every stage. The "dreaded teens" were our very favorite years and now, God has blessed us with grandchildren and the hope of more to come. It doesn't get any better!
I can't imagine losing one. I can't imagine going through what our sweet family has gone through even when we don't have the answers. And I can't imagine never again seeing the smile of my child or even wiping away their tears. God's grace is sufficient, but He allows us to grieve...but not without hope! God bless you all and your precious families!
By the way, I know I am writing the comment on Shannon's blog, but if you would like to read Jenn's, you can do so from Shannon's link. I am blessed to have such precious daughters-in-law. (I also have pretty cool son-in-law, too!)
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