Yesterday, a precious friend from Oklahoma entered eternity suddenly. Shockingly. Stunningly.
My in-laws' church community is reeling. So am I.
It had been a handful of years since I had seen my friend. We had been the closest when our oldest children were little, attending the same preschool. Back in those days, we shared coffee and laughs and Saturdays when our husbands were both working long, long hours.
In recent years, we've kept up with each other through friends and family, occasionally crossing paths when I would be back in town.
And although my heart is full and heavy, there just don't seem to be appropriate words to speak or to type. Platitudes and embroidered sayings are just too trite.
So just say a little prayer, would you? For a precious woman, for her family, for a devoted husband who has lost his wife and for three boys who have lost their mom.
Just pray.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Unfortunately, grief is no stranger for us. Our 16yo. son died ten months ago. He was the oldest of seven. All I can say is to please, please recommend GriefShare.org to your friend. It's a Christian support group. It's helped us tremendously. You can do a search on their website to see if there is a group that meets in their area.
ReplyDeleteMy Dh and I also set up a Christian internet message board recently for those grieving the loss of a loved one. It's GrievingWithHope.org. Also, not sure how old their kids are, but if they are 18 and under, then I would also suggest taking advantage, if the funeral home has it, of any grief camps for the children. Ours did, and it was very, very helpful. Again, so sorry for the loss. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. ((hugs))(tiggerandbug@gmail.com)
So sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you and for the family.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry. I will light a candle for your friend and her family, and also for you and your family. Praying for her. Memory Eternal!
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