My dear sister in Christ, Loretta, lost her husband Brad yesterday. It was sudden and he was only 41. They have 2 boys, ages 8 & 11. The only thing she asks for is prayer. Please pray.
I've been searching my heart for the words to pray and so I've been thinking about Tracy. I've joked with him before - how I would be so mad at him if he ever died and left me alone. In reality, nothing shines on how I would really feel like having someone gone. Tracy's a pillar, he's my confident, my best friend, a hero, a co-conspirator, a real team player. He's kind, smart, funny, helpful and the girls love him with all their hearts, too. If God chose to take that away, there would be a HUGE void and I'm not sure I would be able to recover nicely. I now know what to pray when talking to Jesus about Loretta.
Today, I took the morning off from schedule planning, cleaning and working. I went for a walk to spend time with Mattie and enjoy this place God has me in right now. Things are sweeter this morning, I wasn't watching the clock like I had some place to be. I was thinking about how heaven is the greatest place ever (as my girls like to say). We play the game "Heaven is better than..." It's fun to hear what kids find so great in their life. Is Heaven really better than having all the princess stuff I want?
I want to be in Heaven, I want to be with Jesus, but I would rather Jesus come back and take us at the same time so we can stand there together at the gates and be in awe of the majesty and glory of it all. With tears in my eyes, I am grateful that my family is all here today. I mourn for Loretta and am trying hard to rejoice for Brad today, as he is face to face with His Savior saying, "Heaven is better than..."
2 comments:
Oh Christy, I'll be praying for Loretta, her sons and their family. I am so sorry about their loss. Words cannot express how she must feel right now. I pray God guides you in wisdom in how to comfort and help her family. Thanks for this post. It's a harsh reminder to us all to be thankful for all the good we have, for it's not promised to be there tomorrow.
~Rose
Blessed be your name, when the sun's shining down on me, when the world's all as it should be, blessed be your name. blessed be your name when I'm found in the desert place, though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be your name. Every blessing you pour out I'll turn back to praise, when the darkness closes in Lord, still I will say
Blessed be the name of the Lord
You give and take away,
you give and take away,
my heart will choose to say
Lord blessed be your name...
Though sorrow may last for the night, joy comes in the morning.
His grace is sufficient.
It seems that everywhere I turn lately, I'm facing death in the eye. Young people, so many young people. 14 year olds with terminal cancer, 35 year olds in bicycle accidents, a child skiing...
He will wipe away every tear. There will be no sorrow or pain for those things have passed away.
All I can pray is give us your peace Jesus, and come quickly.
I love you, I'll be praying for Loretta and her family.
Kacey
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