Christine, Kaden, & Emma,
I also remember a year ago and I am ashamed at how selfish I was. I knew you were going to Marshal to visit Josh but I also knew you would be checking things out as a possible place to live if the job worked out for Josh. Now today I would give anything for the four of you to be living together anywhere God placed you. My HEART aches for you dear Daughter I would never in a million years have imagined one of my children having to go through this after all, in my little world children never die before the parents. I will admit time to time I would think what would I do if such a thing did happen, than I would say this is Satin get out of my head. Over the years I would hear (probably said it myself) God is in charge , God has a plan, God has something better for you. I have said often in my talks with God "God what are you thinking I do not see one good thing about this situation . My Daughter is a Widow way to young, and my Grandchildren are fatherless way to young. Than I drop to my knees sobbing and ask for forgiveness. asking Jesus show me what I can say what can I do to help Christine and Her Family. Than just last week I was listening to David Jeremiah and he said as a Christian we can grieve in HOPE because we know this is not the end of the story... I don't know if I had ever heard that before but it jumped out at me and I got it. At this point I am not where I hope to be someday I want to be able to look at a Picture of Josh and not cry. I want to be able to look at you and the kids and not fight back tears. My prayer is that someday when I look back I will feel joy in the time God gave us with Josh, I will look at Kaden and love the smile that he inherited from his Dad, I will look at Emma and see her Daddy in her eyes and her tender heart. And I will see in your Eyes Christine a peace at knowing this is not the end of the story you will all be together soon. Love You Mom, Grandma
I would not be sane today if I had depended on MY self 17 years ago when my 22 year old son was killed in a car accident. So, Christine, you will make it since you understand HIS presence in your life and HIS strength and guidance. I hope you’re thinking about a book someday. Your eloquence and insight can help someone else who will be going through what you’re experiencing. Books were very instrumental in my wife’s and my recovery from our tragedy. May God Keep Blessing You.
Thanking God for your beautiful heart and the amazing impact your God give strength has on your children. Thank you for sharing these precious moments with us. We will continue to soldier with your family and friends in upholding all of you in our daily prayers.
What a beautiful testimony of God’s faithfulness to carry you through this trial. He doesn’t often remove us from our trials, but He never fails to remain with us.
I love your testimony of being made strong in weakness. Losing your husband is not a natural thing. We were created for life. That’s what we crave.
Without God it is impossible. But, you’re right to say that with the great I AM, all things are possible. You are surviving and growing stronger as you lean on the Almighty.
You and the kids are beloved children of the Most High God. Keep dwelling in His shelter and you will find rest. Ps 91
Sending you a virtual hug!🤗. Gloria
We love you and the children so much Christine and I know so well where our strength comes from 🙏 Your post is what I needed today also- thanks for sharing from your heart ❤️
I also remember a year ago and I am ashamed at how selfish I was. I knew you were going to Marshal to visit Josh but I also knew you would be checking things out as a possible place to live if the job worked out for Josh. Now today I would give anything for the four of you to be living together anywhere God placed you. My HEART aches for you dear Daughter I would never in a million years have imagined one of my children having to go through this after all, in my little world children never die before the parents. I will admit time to time I would think what would I do if such a thing did happen, than I would say this is Satin get out of my head. Over the years I would hear (probably said it myself) God is in charge , God has a plan, God has something better for you. I have said often in my talks with God "God what are you thinking I do not see one good thing about this situation . My Daughter is a Widow way to young, and my Grandchildren are fatherless way to young. Than I drop to my knees sobbing and ask for forgiveness. asking Jesus show me what I can say what can I do to help Christine and Her Family. Than just last week I was listening to David Jeremiah and he said as a Christian we can grieve in HOPE because we know this is not the end of the story... I don't know if I had ever heard that before but it jumped out at me and I got it. At this point I am not where I hope to be someday I want to be able to look at a Picture of Josh and not cry. I want to be able to look at you and the kids and not fight back tears. My prayer is that someday when I look back I will feel joy in the time God gave us with Josh, I will look at Kaden and love the smile that he inherited from his Dad, I will look at Emma and see her Daddy in her eyes and her tender heart. And I will see in your Eyes Christine a peace at knowing this is not the end of the story you will all be together soon. Love You Mom, Grandma