
On a more serious note, my heart is breaking today for a family, the Whitsons, that used to go to my church. (They left about a year ago when the husband got a head pastor position at a different church). They just gave birth to a child with anencephaly. She passed away a few minutes before birth. They are so strong, but have so much sorrow over the loss of their child. I have wept for them. Another blog I follow... Jody Landers' blog, also reminds me of the pain of being a parent to a child who is not whole (Quincy was born with his bladder outside of his body and some other internal deformities- he 4ish now and doing much better, but has lasting problems). It just breaks my heart to see the pain that they go through. It reminds me of the millions of mothers and fathers around the world who grieve for the losses of their children. For the parents who find so much joy in their children that they are forever changed. It scares me to take on the task of parenting someday. To become so vulnerable. To risk so much, but to have the greatest joy and love one can experience this side of heaven. So much trust in His infinite wisdom and love.
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