This is a call for prayers for my sister Kimberly and her baby and the family of their husband/father/son/brother who died last night from a drug overdose at the age of 25. Kimberly had been separated from her husband to protect herself and their child as he had been on a self-destructive path for a while. I am not implying that he meant to commit suicide, he's cheated death before. He was released from a month-long drug rehab last weekend.
Please understand, I am not judging him, I have experienced a small degree of the anguish that must have enveloped him. You can imagine the mix of emotions shock, sorrow, confusion, and sadly--even relief. One of my first thoughts was a prayer "Oh, God, please have mercy on his soul." Then I thought of the family left behind with whatever hope they had for recovery now shattered, and I pray "Oh, God, please give them peace."
When I told my children that their uncle died, Bud asked, "Is Jesus healing him?" (wondering if he will be resurrected in a few days). No, he won't be resurrected just yet, but yes, Jesus is healing him and Jesus will heal his family too. The atonement is the glue that will stick those pieces of shattered hope back together.
Kimberly reads this blog daily, so any comforting words you may have will be appreciated.
9 comments:
I can't imagine how difficult this is for Kimberly right now or for your family. I will include you all in my prayers tonight, especially that little baby.
Tragic death like this is so difficult to reconcile. Death of a loved one who is at peace with God is one thing, but the death of a troubled soul is so hard. But you are right. His opportunities to find peace are not over. Jesus can still heal him just as Bud believes.
My heart is with Kimberly and her baby. She is blessed to have family around her to help hold her up and together.
What an awful thing to go through for everyone involved. What a tragedy. They will be in my thoughts and prayers.
(((Hugs))), Kimberly. I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you at this difficult time!
God bless them all
How devastating. I'm so sorry for the loss of this young man.
Oh. This makes me want to cry. I am so sorry. I will be praying for everyone involved. What a sad time for your family.
I am praying for your family Brooke. I know the destruction of addiction as I have suffered with it in the past and my cousin continues to ge dominated by his. We are praying for him daily.
May God envelope your sister and her children with peace and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I will be thinking of you all.
{{HUGS}} to Kimberly, the baby, and all of the family. You are in my prayers! C
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