I have an honor given to me that I would GLADLY give back---if it just would change things. Sweet Steph---has named our running group--all women and our "Token Man-Larry" as Honorary Pallbearers for precious Anna Claire. I would like to just scream----"NO---there's no need---this didn't really happen--it's just a bad dream." But here we are---and it is what it is---and I am honored beyond any honor I've EVER had---but I would glady give it up---if we could just go back to Sunday and live this all differently.
We have all lived life together in a very unique way---we have sweated--groaned--frozen--complained---solved ALL of life's problems--been there for each other-every step of the way over more miles than I could possibly even tell you. I once said when we were all out for a long run---one of us will get breast cancer-----it's just the statistics--they don't lie---and it happened. One of us will end up with a broken marriage---and sure enough. One of the things though that I NEVER even thought about--has now happened---should have known---but it's the unspeakable horror that you never let pass your lips.
Well--we will have to figure out how to get through this----God is the wind behind our back when we run--and He will be the One that holds us up as we walk through this desert. Heaven is looking BETTER and BETTER! God just get them through tomorrow--and show us how to pray for the next day---that's my constant prayer.
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Your friend from Erie here just cathing up on the blog. SO very sorry to hear about your friend's loss. I am offering my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all. Very, Very sorry.
Heaven does look better and better after the loss of a child!! I never want another to suffer the loss of a child; it is the absolute WORST thing in the world. My heart breaks for them.
I LOVED THIS POST! You are so right, Ms. Loralu! I will be praying y'all through this difficult time, but I know Ms. Stephanie wouldn't have it any other way. Yall are such a huge support to each other and what an awesome blessing that is!
Although my heart breaks for the loss of Anna Claire, it made me feel better when I found out that you would be there in this important support role for Stephanie. I know that none of us can know this unique pain but I am glad she has friends who have walked through their own fires and know the value of a strong shoulder to cry on.
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