Posted on 03/24/2013 12:07:58 AM PDT by proud American in Canada
Hi, everyone.
I hesitated to do this, because I know it's not right to post and run. However, I will check this thread first thing in the morning and reply. because I'm going to try to get some sleep. I just was hoping for some prayers sent out for my ten year-old nephew who died today.
He had cancer, which spread to from his adrenal gland to his lungs, then to his brain. My sister, who lives in Wisconsin, called the ambulance yesterday; James slipped into a coma, which I learned early this a.m. At around 3, our family spoke to him (my husband, my daughter and son, and myself) to wish him goodbye. He died about 30 minutes later.
She called me at around 6 to tell me; I had some work to do at 6:30, which is unimportant.
At this point, I feel that my faith is a little shaken. I wear a Cross every day, and I was praying for him. Now I wonder, where is he? I felt so sure before, that the soul lives on, but now I don't know. And what can I do for my sister? She lives so far away.
Anyway, I felt I had to reach out, even though I am exhausted. I will try to sleep, and will reply tomorrow. I guess I'm asking now if for prayers for a ten year-old boy who will never know what's it's like to fall in love and have a family.
I don't understand why God takes the innocent.
Julie
We all see “through a glass and darkly” in this life. James sees clearly now. God doen’t “take the innocent”. Illness took James. God bless you and all those who loved James through his life. Ask James to intercede with God for you. He can do that now.
Thank you, Fee. I was going to share something similar. Think not that God took the innocent, but the cancer was the killer. We live in a world where the consequences of sin affect us. Not your nephew’s sin, but humanity’s sin. As a result, we are all recipients of blessings, and at times targets of tragedy.
How we survive, minister, and most difficult, give God the glory through tragedy is where we find the blessing.
Prayers are with you.
Well said. Surely the child is in the loving arms of our Savior who would never deny heaven to His children, specially those of such a young age.
My prayers are for the family of the child; may the Lord's grace, comfort and mercy bless them and keep them from all harm while they mourn their loss.
Condolences
Prayers up.
Prayers up. Stay strong in your faith.
THE WILL OF GOD
The will of God will never take you,
Where the grace of God cannot keep you,
Where the arms of God cannot support you,
Where the riches of God cannot supply your needs,
Where the power of God cannot endow you.
The will of God will never take you,
Where the spirit of God cannot work through you,
Where the wisdom of God cannot teach you,
Where the army of God cannot protect you,
Where the hands of God cannot mold you.
The will of God will never take you,
Where the love of God cannot enfold you,
Where the mercies of God cannot sustain you,
Where the peace of God cannot calm your fears,
Where the authority of God cannot overrule for you.
The will of God will never take you,
Where the comfort of God cannot dry your tears,
Where the Word of God cannot feed you,
Where the miracles of God cannot be done for you,
Where the omnipresence of God cannot find you.
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OMG horrible. Stay strong. They need you to be.
Prayers up!
God comfort you Julie, I am praying for you.
Prayers for your family. All I can say is that I believe it to be “normal” to have questions of faith when one faces such a horrible loss. However, I can say that I believe with every fiber of my being that James is with God. He is happy and no longer in pain. He is also waiting.. patiently.. to see all of you again.
As for what you can do for your sister? Be there. Call her on James’ birth date and tell her you are thinking of him. She will be and it will comfort her to know that other people remember him as well. Call on the holidays as well. The worst thing to do (IMHO) is to retreat with the idea that she needs “space”. I know that many people do this assuming the other person will call if they feel the need to talk. However, they often feel abandoned and that their loved one is simply forgotten. Prayers for comfort, peace and love for your family. Hugs, Mom
Prayers lifted
Prayers and condolences to your family.
Incorrect. He experienced love in the purest form, and I suspect he couldn't have experienced a better family.
Stay solid in your faith, God needed him back right now.
Love and prayers.
That child is now in bliss—depend upon it—”today you shall be with me in paradise” was said to the thug next to Christ on the cross, and all—only—because of his belief.
I pray for him, of course, and for you, so sad and weary and so ardent to keep faith despite what seems to damage it. God bless you and bless you with the increase of faith.
Warm Hugs to you and your family. Thoughts of love to you all.
How ghastly. I am so sorry.
Julie, so very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. God bless you all in your time of sorrow.
I’m so sorry to hear about this. I will pray for you and your sister and family.
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. By the mercy of God may his soul and the soul of all the faithful departed rest in peace. Amen.
And may the Lord, dear Julie, comfort you and grant you peace in spirit and mind. Amen.
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