so sad/mourning the loss of a child

[Debra R]

:cry:So sad. I sit here and wipe tears away.

It was difficult to get through the holidays. Missing our sweet Nathaniel fiercely. Trying to keep the sorrow covered. Hold it in, cover it over, not dwell on it. Just make it through the days.

And then finding out another child we know with cancer had a relapse. I cry for him and his family. And read the many requests for prayers, my heart cries for them. Just so so sad.


All this sorrow. I just had to write it down. Maybe relieve some of it.

The Lord is my strength and my comforter. Couldn't handle this sorrow without Him.

[tayariswife]

Debra-
This is so honest of you. It's amazing how our hearts can be so full of the joy of God and yet so sorrowfulatthe same time.
Thank you for sharing your honest feelings. Some of us here have lost family and friends and have been missing them like crazy this holiday season as well. You verbalizing it is a very brave thing to do. Thank you.

[militarywife]

:hug: I have no words but I offer you my hug. :hug:

[karenoka27]

I'm here Debra...:hug:
Whenever I see Nathaniel's picture it makes me smile. I am so thankful that you shared his life with us.

Praying for you at

[CoffeeCat]

Debra, the face of your grandson is so sweet. Here's a :hug: for you.... many of us miss family at this time of year, and your open, honest example of how to just cling to Christ is appreciated. :hug: Praying for you this moment.

[Ashley274]

I don't have anything wise to say..I use to work in pediatrics way back..for a short while and I had to move to another area because the tears fell too often and it wasn't too professional....little ones being so ill and all just breaks my heart :cry::hug: Plus side is Jesus loves them so much they are so pure

[Colo25]

I just want to give you a big :hug: . how about two...:hug: :hug:

[livingwaters]

Just know, Debra, we are always here for you!!! Our words are just a small token of our love for you and your family. Having children and grandchildren, I just can't imagine the pain, sorrow, and grief that goes along with this type of loss. Just know, that you'll soon see him around that precious throne of our Lord and Savior!!!! Alleluia!:hug::hug:

God Bless You!:)

[turtledove]

Debra, I remember reading about the loss of your son when I first came on the board. I can only imagine how hard it must be for you and how much you miss him especially during the holidays.

We lost a daughter not to death but to separation thirteen years ago and pray for her often to come back to the Lord and into our lives again. The holidays are always hard for us although the other members of our family make up for it in some ways..that empty chair at our table is always representative of the empty hole in our hearts. And I have lost many loved ones as the years have passed.

But I can only imagine your loss..since to me losing a young child and especially to cancer (which I have also had and survived) would be so hard.

I also lost our first child who had not reached full term. It took me many years to get healed of that even though I didn't really get to know this precious little one. Still it comforts me to know I will see this child someday. Most of all I am comforted by the Lord whenever I remember a dear one who has gone home to be with the Lord and when I mourn that loss I am blessed as are you as you mourn your loss. It is good to mourn..Jesus said:

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

In faith and by trusting in hope.. in time you will be comforted more and more.

The key phrase in this is "in time". Healing from a loss takes time. Any kind of loss is a life changing crisis. And adjustments to the change take time. But you never ever forget..and I know you know that.


Blessed are you as you mourn and miss Nathaniel who you love so much.

peace and prayers..owl...:hug:

[Debra R]

Thank you dear friends :hug:

Our Lord has given me more comfort through your prayers.

[SFASH]

Mourning with you Debra.

[RevivedGirl0216]

Love you with the love of the Lord and I pray that the Lord strenghtens you and comforts you, he just went ahead of you.

[miepie]

My dear sweet sister...... :hug:

You know that I am always there for you, don't you? :hug: You can always pm me or email me and I'll be holding you up in prayer to our Lord...... :hug:
I am praying for you my friend...... I miss Nathan too, even though I didn't really know him..... I knew him through you and he's the bravest child I ever "met" in my life...... please know that I'm praying........

I love you very much my friend,
Mieke :kiss: :hug: :kiss:

[tt1106]

I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I had known him. I'm sure he knows how much you love him.

I pray that you heal gently sister. In your own time and that God bless you with the gift of a perfect memory.

Todd

[Debra R]

Thank you dear friends, my precious family in Christ. :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[DaniHansen]

I can't fathom your pain and I hope I never have to. Although I was separated from my daughter for most of her life, and so I feel part of it.

Many hugs and much love. May God shower His comfort on you. :kiss:

Dani

[SnakeWesker]

My prayers are with you and your family.

[angelwind]

I don't know you...nor have I lost a child to death...we do have a son who will not be part of the family anymore (his choice)...I miss him greatly...

So I can relate a bit...young children are still so innocent, there must be a big empty place with his passing.

Gentle thoughts for you...:hug: