The death of a child a traumatic 4 the survivors, especially for the parents. I know of a mother whose 16 year old son was fatally burned in a tragic accident. She said, "God doesn't allow us to trade places with our dying children, neither does he allow us to die with them".
Yet, she was not w/o hope, as she explained:"God has told us the truth about death, and this keeps my husband and me from becoming bitter or losing our minds". She said that she knows God did not do this to her son and he has purposed to resurrect te dead to a paradise earth. In her mind's eye, she can see her son alive, health and happy ling among his friends and family".
Still, even those with confident hope in God's promise of a resurrection need comfort, which this mother gratefully received from many friends. She noted: Many of the scriptural thoughts and acts of kindness shared with her and her husband came from the brochure "When Someone You Love Dies".
I encourage everyone to read this brochure if give the opportunity 2 help better understand the grief of losing a child, spouse or anyone that is loved.
I am WarD...
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