15 This is what the LORD says:
"A voice is heard in Ramah,
mourning and great weeping,
Rachel weeping for her children
and refusing to be comforted,
because her children are no more."
I don't even know how to share what I am feeling or what I have seen today. But first, this is not about me at all. My feelings pale in comparison to what my friend is going through right now. I have seen grief at it's very deepest today, up close and so very personal. A fellow homeschool mom/friend lost her one year old baby boy last night in a tragic tractor accident. I got the call from her this morning, a call I will never forget. I don't think an accident can get more tragic than this. Why, oh why? A question that will not be answered on this side of heaven. I am thankful for the time spent at their home today, lots of hugs, lots of tears, listening ears, not anything to say except what is said in prayer. Prayers offered to our forever loving God, prayers for comfort, prayers for peace, prayers to remove images from the accident and replace them with images of Paxton in heaven, whole and more joyful than his little body or mind has ever felt here on earth. Oh Lord, we cry out to you now. Bring healing upon this family, heal their deep wounds, this is so very big yet you are even bigger.
Isaiah 61:2-4 (New International Version)
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of gladness
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
This picture was taken Wednesday, two days ago. Paxton is the sweet babe in the stroller with his beautiful mommy standing behind it. This was the day of celebrating his brother's 7th birthday. We had a homeschool field trip this day. Paxton is one of the five kids. They range in age from 1 to 9. They are the sweetest, most well behaved children you will ever meet. They love the Lord so deeply and it flows out to everyone they meet. Paxton was so full of life this day, so whole, so healthy. Then came yesterday and the whole world as they have known it has changed, forever. They will have to find the new normal as they rebuild their life.
This is Camden with his good buddy. The oldest brother of Paxton, please pray for him. His hurt is so deep. Camden had a chance to spend some time with him today, he brough a smile to his good buddies face and that made is well worth it. Camden made a commitment to pray for his friend each night, as this journey has only just begun he will need to be covered in prayer. Prayer is such a powerful tool and we will use it in a mighty way. Father, heal this boy.
Be with this family Father, show your love. May you fall afresh on them.
Romans 12:15
15Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16Live in harmony with one another.
3 comments:
That is such sad news. I don't know this family but feel connected by our common loss. My prayers are with them tonight.
Oh Korri, I read about this last week. I'm so incredibly sorry! I had a co-worker who ran over his 2 yr old grandson several years ago, and I prayed for him for a year. I wonder if watching Steven Curtis Chapman's interview with Larry King or reading some of their blog and listening to his music might help this family in time. My heart and prayers go out for all of you affected by this tragedy.
Hi Korri,
I will lift up the Warner family tomorrow at church during our community prayer time. Sometimes it is a comfort to know that across the miles people are praying for you. I loved what you said, "not anything to say except what is said in prayer." I am so glad that they have friends like you and your family to love on them and uphold them in prayer.
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