I haven't updated since Thursday night. Thank God I'm feeling ok, tired, but ok.
Our community suffered a catastrophic loss today and it's affecting me deeply. The next few days will certainly be difficult as a young child has been taken from us. I'm at a loss to make any sense of it and am having trouble finding any of the positive outlook I've been trying so hard to hang on to. I pray for strength and guidance. I pray for peace and comfort for an amazing family who have comforted me through my "tough times". I pray to understand and accept that over which we have no control.
Pray for us all.
Leah, It's so difficult when a child is taken from us and it is senseless. I'm so sorry. My prayers go out to you, the family and the community to heal quickly. I'll give you a call tomorrow with my blog info. Love Always, Buford xxx000xxx
ReplyDeleteThere are no words of comfort when a child is taken from us. There are only the memories of remembered joy and the wonder of the world seen through the eyes of a child. May his memories bring comfort to all who knew and loved him. And may our faith remain strong in the face of such pain.
ReplyDeleteRivki
Leah - I understand what you are going through. My very dear friend's brother and 2 youngest children were hit by a drunk driver a couple of weeks ago and the youngest girl - 7 - died Monday. It was senseless. The family seems so strong though and are holding on to the fact that she is with God now. We never know why things happen, but we have to trust and have faith. I hope you continue to heal (emotionally and physically) and that you get stronger each day. Love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteMarsha
Hi Leah,
ReplyDeleteThere are no words to be able to comfort people at a time of loss, and surely when a young, inocent pure chilsd is taken away.
Here is all our emunah put to the biggest test, we just have to believe there is a reason that we will never be able to fathom, we cant ask questions, because there are no answers.
You, who have been a pillar of strenghth for everyone, continue strenghthening us!
Some days are just harder than others.
May Hashem comfort all those in mourning and help everyone of us with our shakey emunah today.
Hoping you will feel good!
Love,
Zeldie
I think that we just have to trust that Hashem really knows what He is doing. Also, we need to appreciate every minute we have with the ones we love and never take a moment in life for granted.
ReplyDeleteThere is really nothing else for me to say except that I love you and appreciate you. Keep taking strength from those that love you and we'll keep taking strength from you.
Love,
Shelly