Amen!
I lost my firstborn. The pain at the time is earth shattering. Words can not console the soul. The lord himself does though. It just takes time. He never fails us. One year later I had a son. Not just any son but the most amazing beautiful and spirit filled baby boy god could have given me. God not only mends our broken hearts. He restores our lives to fullness overflowing. Often times we just can’t see and appreciate the many blessings he has given us until they are gone. But he’s an almighty god whom is so full of surprises. He loves giving us more than we could ever think or imagine. His gifts for us line up with our dreams and desires. He gave us those desires. My son is now 19 and in college. The lord forgot to tell me how heavy my cross was going to be..and a few times I even layed it down, but I have never walked alone. I have been feeling very lonely and having a really hard time after my son moved. We had a few struggles the last few years and I wasn’t quite ready to let him go. Something in me has such a desire to be a mother and a caregiver. It’s just who I am. I make no apologies. 😉 I told the lord that I needed to have some children around. (One of my many requests) and low and behold a 12 year old girl that I new from a previous job in social work showed up at my house and has never left. I can not tell you what a blessing and joy she has been. The lord knew she was just what I needed. Nothing is perfect and we have a few kinks to work out. ( I mean I ordered a husband a few years ago and I thought he might come first.. but hey, that’s ok! ) God knows us! I’m so glad he knows me. I don’t wish the death of a child on anyone. But I can tell you one thing for sure our God is a god of restoration. Don’t give up! No matter what you are going through! Joy comes from within..it never comes from our external or outward circumstances.
I’m praying for the lord himself to comfort these parents who lost their child. Lord help them as they grieve this tremendous loss. Show them how much you love them. Father, only you can take care of needs such as these so we are asking you to go forth and take ahold of them and give them a powerful testimony and a long life full of joy, laughter and each and every desire of their heart.