As many of you from Bethlehem Baptist already sadly know, a family from our church has suffered a huge loss. Micah was a beautiful healthy little boy who went to be with Jesus just over a week ago. My heart ached to read the sad news. My eyes burned with hot tears to read the beautiful words about him in his obituary. And I have thought about his parents who lost their only child so abruptly. I don't know them, but we are members of One Body, and I'm mourning for Micah, too.
With their permission, I'm passing along the link to their blog, so that those of you who are experiencing this intense sadness for Cory and Heather, can come along and love them and encourage them and cry with them through this journey of grief and hope.
http://www.mourningformicah.blogspot.com
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Oh, Jenna, I am so with you on this. I can't stop thinking about them. Him. Them missing him. Aching for him. Crying for him. I was so excited to finally see our baby's name in print in the Star and then right after I read her name, I saw that news. It made my joy turn to sadness instantly. What perspective. SO sad...
Thank you for posting this. Joel happened to be at church just as his funeral was ending. I have wondered so often about who this baby was. I read through their blog and feel stunned. I will pray for their hope and for friends. Like you.
Jenna,
I can't tell you how many times I have thought about Micah and his family. I have visited their blog many times and I just am in awe of how fragile our precious lives are, and especially our children. I feel so vulnerable being a new mommy, and I have a feeling that it will never dissipate. I feel so sad for Micah's parents.
Holly...
I know, I know. After I had Avery, I remember admitting to God, "I am not enough...I need you to keep this baby alive." And now, knowing it more than ever that children suffer and die, I ask, "God...I am not enough...if I should have to endure this kind of loss, will you keep my faith alive? Will you not let me walk away from you??"
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