Oh my, I'm so very sorry to read this. I will continue to pray for Chris' family: especially his wife & children... that His love, comfort and strength reach them and help them through this.
How terribly difficult. Perhaps some day the family can read this and find some solace.
"Just up the road from my home is a field, with
two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like
every other horse. But if you stop your car, or are
walking by, you will notice something quite amazing.
Looking into theeyes of one horse will disclose that
he is blind.
His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but
has made a good home for him. This alone is amazing.
If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a
bell. Looking around for the source of the sound, you
will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the
field. Attached to her halter is a small bell. It lets
her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow
her.
As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see
how she is always checking on him. He will listen for
her bell and then slowly walk toward her and trusts
that she will not lead him astray. When she returns to
the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops
occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend
isn't too far behind to hear the bell.
Like the owners of these two horses, God does not
throw us away just because we are not perfect or
because we have problems or challenges. He watches
over us and even brings others into our lives to help
us when we are in need.
Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by
the little ringing bell of those who God places in our
lives. Other times we are the guide horse, helping
others see.
Good friends are like this. You don't always see
them, but you know they are there. Please listen for
my bell and I'll listen for yours. "Be kinder than
necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind
of battle."
God be with you all.
A prayer for healing for Jeff and for courage and strength for Sherry and the children.
May God be with all of you.