It has taken me a while to post this just because it was such a scare to us. If you haven't heard about the sad news here is a link. 4 Marines killed Gratefully our Marine is safe, but we feel for those who have lost their loved ones.
When I got a call on Wednesday of the event from Andrew's Grandmother my heart sank. No one had heard anything, which is suppose to be a good sign right...? It did nothing to stop the "what if" in my head or heart. When I spoke with his dad I could no longer keep it together. Hearing how he was feeling...there are no words to put to the feelings of losing a child. I said a pray remembering that God out of anyone would know if he was safe. The answer came "yes", but I still doubted, heavily. I wanted to be comforted by what the Lord had told me, but it is in times of greatest trial I see where I need more work in trust.
We got word late that night that he was safe! I balled again, but out of great joy. The Lord had answered, and kept him safe.
Though our Marine is safe we feel deeply for those who lost theirs. They served much longer for our country and in greater depth then our friend has. I am grateful for all they did, and I pray for their families to hear the Lord better than I did. I would have them hear the comfort that they will see their family member again. That the Marines that have passed are safe with God, and that He will be with the families left behind to carry them. We just have to recognize His hand. I know that does not magically make the lose feel better, but I know it is true and in time we will understand more and our pain will lessen.
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