My lazy relaxing Sunday filled with laundry and crafts for the kids took a very sad turn this evening. A glance at Facebook revealed an awful update from the wife of a fellow firefighter. This kind and loving couple have had a difficult and heartbreaking time starting their family. But, I finally believed they would have their much deserved happy ending with the birth of their first child at the end of June. Until I read her words today...
It's with heavy, shattered hearts we have to announce that our baby boy was born and went to heaven yesterday. Landon Elijah was born at 1:30pm. He was 1lb, 3oz 10.5" long. He's in heaven now and resting peacefully. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
I won't pretend to know their pain or exactly how they feel. But, I do know how it makes ME feel. I feel angry and inexplicably sad. I do NOT want to welcome another mother to this awful club that requires way to high a price for membership. I wish I could bear her pain and spare her from this incredible heartbreak.
Of course this sad news brings the grief of losing our sweet Charlie to the surface, but tonight my tears are for Landon's parents. Will you say a prayer for this family with me?
My gracious and almighty God, I do not understand Your ways tonight. But I will praise you through my anger and sadness. I lift up this family to You. I pray that they will find a way to be still and feel Your presence. Be near to them in the coming days and wrap them in Your peace and love. Amen
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