Happiness is having one more day spent with my boys…After going to a funeral last night for triplets, who did not live for longer than a few minutes, babies that did not get to play outside, jump in beds, run through the house, play sports, go to dances, have first loves, get their drivers permits…my heart is heavy. For two parents who have not gotten to see first steps, the first laughter, soothe the boo boo’s, clap for concerts, confront teachers, pick out a dress for the prom, and give hugs for the heartbreak….my heart hurts.
I’m a firm believer in everything happening for a reason. Good or bad. Sometimes, its just not apparent the Why’s that it happened. It might take years for the reason to show itself. But there is always a reason and for that alone I do not ask ‘why’ . or….I TRY not to ask why. I’m finding it very hard to NOT ask that question …
My friend has so much strength and grace. I know her heart is breaking…I know his heart is breaking yet last night, I seen them reach out and comfort others. I heard them whisper the words ‘it will be okay’ or to reach out a hand and ask ‘are YOU okay??? How are YOU?. Their faith has always grounded them and I pray that God continues to strengthen them and draw them closer to him.
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
Isaiah 40:31 The King James Version
4 comments:
Jakki, this makes my heart heavy. To lose one child is a heartache. To lose 3? One can't even imagine.
Your friends seem to have much faith and much strength and I often wonder how it is those who have that strength are tested in ways such as this. But it isn't ours to wonder or to question is it. He makes decisions we can't begin to understand, only accept.
I learned with my breast cancer that asking why is pointless. So I stopped. As you've done. Acceptance is the way.
Sending love, prayers and thoughts to you and to your friends...and those precious babies. ♥
Thank you Sherry. All the prayers are most definitely needed.
Women like you and her..are such an inspiration to me. The strength that you display, is what I strive to have...PRAY to have the moment I wake up in the morning.
i am saying prayers, as i read this... that God is holding this family, with His grace, at this time.
xo
my heart just broke reading this....
everything does happen for a reason, but often it just doesn't make any sense.....
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