I began praying for you when we first heard of your accident so many years ago, from Holy Heroes, I think. Another family’s tragedy has brought me back to Caring Bridge after many years, and I wanted to see how you’re doing, as I still think of you and your family! Continued prayers for all of you. 🙏🏻❤️ (P.S. I don’t know if your healing has progressed. I’ve been praying for Levi for the last few years, and although his issues are the result of a near-fatal drowning when he was nearly 2, his family has tried so many different therapies! Perhaps some would be relevant to your needs. They have Facebook and Instagram accounts for “Light for Levi and Lainey”.) I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for posting this hope filled message. I work as a mental health provider. I am often confronted with despair such as Mark faced by people who are simply hurting and want the pain to stop. I don't know what Mark's reasons were, but his error was simply believing a lie. It can happen to anyone. Some believe the lie that suicide will end their pain. Some believe the lie that they aren't good enough. Some believe the lie they aren't strong enough. Some believe they aren't useful enough. Some simply believe there is no hope for them.

All these lies, when believed, can lead to the mistake Mark made. If anything, it shows he was humble and had a soft heart. Being surrounded by sadness and sorrow that Mark must have experienced in his work can sometimes leave people in Mark's field absolutely drained of hope.

God is a a God of Love. Losing hope is merely a loss of faith. It is love that matters. Of this, I am certain Mark had plenty. And I am also certain God, who is merciful, will forgive hopeless.

Peace to you brother.

Hello, Peter and family ~
Saw you name amongst my emails and thought I should see how you're doing. Well, I hope!
Because of my memory challenges, I read the Angel Wings/Hugs story again, and enjoyed it every bit as much, the second time. I've heard of these "hugs from God," in a number of people's lives. So wonderful and fascinating! Amazing how the "Golden Thread" sewed Lynn's love for Mark, into YOUR family's fabric, with this incident.
God bless all!!
~ from Minnesota

Mr. Beerse,
It has been a couple of years since you've last posted. I hope you are doing better and that your faith has grown and made you stronger in body, mind, and spirit. God will reveal to you one day His purpose in all your sufferings. Til then, trust and carry on. God bless you.

Simply, an amazing and beautiful testament to God's never-ending presence in our lives! Angel wings!
Always remembered in my prayers, Pete.
Prayers for you and for your family as Mark's second anniversary approaches. Peace...

Pete, I continue to pray for you and your family. May today be a good day!

Although just posting a comment now, I have returned to this site and read "Hugs from God" several times. It is such a beautiful story. The first time I read the part about Lynn finding the angel wings, I drew my breath in. And then a calm washed over me. A hug from God indeed, an answered prayer. May you all feel His love wherever you go. Many hugs to Lynn and to each and every one of you. Cousin Cathy

What an amazing and uplifting story! I don't know Lynn, but I have such hope for her, you and your family. Hugs to all of you! Katie

What a wonderful hug! Praying and missing you and your family. Thanks for sharing! Renews peoples faith in these trying times!!

Pete
Thank you so much for sharing this. I love your posts and I am confident that this was a true hug from God. My best to you and all the Beerses.