Posted on 04/12/2016 12:07:42 AM PDT by Marie
You just have to do three things:
Cry until God gives your soul rest.
Give the care of his still-living soul over to God.
Sleep as much as you can until you heal some.
I buried my son's body on his 27th birthday, so I know. That was over 30 years ago. My Scott visits me often in my dreams yet, mostly as a teenager. Your son will be with you the rest of your life, so don't panic. He will be in your sweet memories as long as you live, he hasn't abandoned you and you're not at fault. God chose to take him, now. Let him go. It's only his body that stays.
May the Lord comfort you always, as you get ready to go on. Bless you.
I have never since been able to not feel stress or great sympathy for others not so fortunate as I have been.
It has long brought to me the power and significance of John 3:16, a verse perhaps wildly quoted by many unappreciative of its true significance, or perhaps maybe the reverse.
For myself, there has never been such joy in life as there was in becoming a father. My son was indeed a gift from God.
I have indeed known the pain of losing loved ones in this world, my son not among those. I can say that as time passes, the sting will recede and only the good stuff will be retained.
I shall grieve for you today, not even knowing the name of your boy. It still hurts though, and it, knowing of your loss, is almost enough to make a grown man weep.
I am so sorry.
I’m so sorry, Marie. I also have a 22 year old son. I will be praying for you and your family. Other than that, I have no words...
Marie you will not only find comfort in God, you will find it in the arms of friends and family....they will hold you up. So sorry for your loss...just so sorry!
I have been in your shoes the day we discovered that our 19’yr old son would never come home again.
No one wants to ever be in this sad club. Just trust that you can and will get through by taking one breath at a time
You can message me sometime. There was an online community for parents of lost children that helped me a great deal .. I can see if it is still active.
God bless.
God bless, Marie, prayers up.
I lost my son several years ago.... All I can say is that it will get easier to function.
My prayers up for you and your son and his family. You WILL be together again one day, all is not lost.
I have lifted you up Marie! I am so sorry for your loss. Know that the spirit of God is near you, comforting you. Just know it, even if you can’t feel it.
I am so sorry for your loss. You are right in that there are no words that can do this .justice. My humble prayers are said for you and your family..
I am so sorry.Prayers for your family.
My heart breaks for you.
Praying for you and keeping you in my thoughts.
G-d be with you.
Lots of us here praying for you. You have suffered one of life’s greatest pains - losing a child.
God will meet you and comfort you, though you cannot comprehend that right now - it’s ok. You are in His arms even though you cannot see or feel them.
One of the girls murdered in the Virginia Tech killings in April ‘07 was a good friend of ours - an only child - who loved God with all her heart. We walked through that whole tragedy closely with our dear friends. We cannot share or know your pain - but we can come alongside - and pray for you.
When you are up to it, I suggest reading a book called The Shack, by Paul Young. It’s a story about a man whose daughter is murdered. Unbelievably, it helped our friends get through their pain of losing their only child. They, and we, give the book away by the hundreds - to those suffering from the inexplicable.
II Corin. 1:3-7.
Praying for you. Just being still is praying, too
Romans 8:26. Let the Spirit do His work for you.
Praying, Marie
I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ll pray for Christ’s love to surround you and give you peace that passes understanding.
My family is praying for your family. God bless you all.
I’m profoundly sorry for your loss. My 22 year old son was nearly killed in a motorcycle accident 2 weeks ago. I’m still processing that near tragedy. My prayers for you.
Yes, I’ll pray.
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