Posted on 11/12/2008 9:40:40 AM PST by betty boop
Urgent Prayer Request: Our oldest son is dead
I received this message from my dear friend Diamond today:
Our oldest son, Alexander, 29 was stabbed once in the heart yesterday afternoon at about 4:45pm, presumably by his younger brother, our son Peter, 18, presumably in self-defense. Peter is presently in custody.Alex had severe bipolar disorder. He had attempted suicide several times in his life. He would occasionally become agitated and violent, but I tell you the truth, he did not have a malicious bone in his body. Alex lived alone in his small house. We spent many hours with him and he often came to our house. He was very lonely and Peter went late Monday night to be with him.
... our heart has been ripped out. My wife and I and our other children need your prayers desperately. There is a God in Heaven and all I know is that this nightmare is in his permissive will.
Our dear Alexander is gone. He was often a tortured soul. I pray that the Angels bore him to Christ yesterday afternoon. He tried so hard to be good. I think his mental disorder killed him. He has now ceased from his struggles.
Please pray for Peter, and for us
God bless you.
Diamond
Oh, my heart goes out to you, dearest brother in Christ, in this time of devastating loss for your family! I’m lifting prayers that God will comfort you and all your loved ones, and especially prayers for Alex and Peter.
I pray for this families peace and a swift resolution to their sons imprisonment.
Diamond is such a gentle soul.
Gods peace my brother
Prayers for God’s Blessings on all.
Prayers lifted!
holy cow!
how terrible! prayers for this grieving family
Our sincere sympathy. Prayers up.
mrs
My condolences ma’am.
How very sad. Prayers up for the family.
How awful! Prayers going up for all involved.
And may his family receive the grace they need to overcome this loss.
I am so sorry, Diamond. May you know the presence of the Lord in your grief; may He bring you peace.
Praying here.
Prayers for all touched by this horrible tragedy.
prayers for you and your family
My heart goes out to this family, and my prayers are going up to the heavens to grant them a peace that surpasses all understanding.
prayer bump
I will remember the soul of your son Alex, your other son Peter, you, your wife and family constantly in my prayers. May God shined His Grace on you to learn and grow in this tragic and difficult time for you.
Horrid.
Father, grant Your peace that passes understanding to these parents. We know You are touched with their feelings at this time. As You have done so very many times before, lift them above the depths of emotional destruction and bring them encouragement and whatever comfort they need at this time through your servants still on the earth.
Satan, we take authority over you in bringing condemnation, guilt and crippling grief to these people. You are bound in the name of Jesus Christ.
please pray
I am so sorry for your loss. May God bless your family with His presence. You’ll be in my family’s “good night” prayers.
Prayers on the way.
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