My son Michael

6-8-02 | OxfordMovement

[OxfordMovement]

My three year old son Michael died this morning at 3 a.m. He had been experiencing high fevers for over a month and has been in the hospital again for the last few days. The doctors were unable to determine the cause of his illness and had contacted many others to review the many tests they had run on him.

Though he received very good medical care, his little heart just stopped beating and wouldn't start again. I know he is in the arms of Jesus, but I just don't understand why this has happened.

Please pray for me, my wife, and my other children. I don't know what we are going to do. We are all so upset. The doctor at the hospital gave my wife an injection of a sedative to calm her down. I'm feeling really desperate. God gave us such a beautiful boy, and now He has taken him away from us. I don't understand. Please pray for us.

[cyndi]

Thanks Rintense, we are on our way to Mass and will offer prayers for this family's heartbreaking loss.

[Libertina]

My deepest sympathies to you and your wife, Oxford, and my hopes that the two of you will turn to each other and God to stay strong.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort,
Who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."
Cor I, 3-4

[Aggie Mama]

My soul aches for you and your wife right now. I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but you both will be in my prayers, as well as your little angel.

[onedoug]

Sad ping indeed, Tonk. But always thanks.

...And so too, OM, for Remembrance and Hope.

[pubmom]

I am so sorry. Nothing I can say right now can take away your pain, but I will keep your entire family in my prayers.

[The Mayor]

God Bless and feel comforted he is in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I am truly saddened by your loss.

[summer]

bttt

[goodnesswins]

Multitudes of prayers to you, Oxford, and your family at this tragic time.....May God comfort you all and hold Michael in his right hand of glory.

[Howlin]

I don't even know what to say to you. Words won't help. They might not help later on. Just know that there are people here at FR who have you in their hearts; we are here for you 24/7; use us.

I lost my only child at the age of 27 in December of 2000; I cannot imagine what you are going through. So young. Bless you. And God will give you the state of grace so you may live through this.

[cmsgop]

OMG I am so sorry to hear that. I will keep your family in my prayers.

[cantfindagoodscreenname]

Oh, Oxford! I don't know what to say! I will lift you up to our heavenly Father and ask Him to give you His peace and wrap His loving arms around you and your family.

Candi

[katnip]

Nothing we can say can make this go away. Yet we all will try to let you know how much we care my friend.

I pray for you and your wife.

This is too sad. I am sorry.

[Clara Lou]

There are no words sufficient for me to express my sorrow at your loss.

[RoseofTexas]

My deepest Condolences to you and your family.

[Aeronaut]

You have my deepest sympathy, and my prayer is going up.

[AnnaZ]

A tear- and prayer-filled BUMP. My heart breaks for you and your family. May you receive the peace necessary to survive this.

 

The First Epistle to the Thessalonians

13: But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
14: For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
15: For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
16: For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
17: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
18: Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

[dansangel]

I'm at a loss for words for your terrible tragedy.

May God comfort you and give you and your family strength to bear the burden of this great loss. May His love and mercy bring peace to your soul. May little Michael rejoice at being enveloped in the arms of the Lord.

God Bless You, OM.

[xsmommy]

i cannot even imagine the depth of your pain and anguish. May God's love sustain you, for that is all that possibly could.

[homeschool mama]

Thank you for the ping, Spookie.

I'm soooo sorry to hear of your loss, OM. There are no words to comfort in just the right way. But I'll pray...certainly I'll pray. <><

[Victoria Delsoul]

This is terribly sad. I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

May God, who beholds the little angels in heaven; Grant you steadfastly to believe that your child has been taken into the safe keeping of His eternal love.