Yesterday a little neighborhood boy lost his long and brave battle with cancer. We have all dreaded this moment, but knew it was eminent. I am broken hearted for his family, who I know are in such terrible pain right now. I am broken hearted for his friends, trying to make sense of something terrifying. I am broken hearted for every parent that has lost a child - I simply cannot imagine it - and every parent like myself who is thinking this hits just a little too close to home. I have lost dear friends and acquaintances and family members over the years, and it is always crushing and impossible to believe. But when death takes a child... it makes your very soul cry with anguish. My comfort is that I know this sweet boy is finally free from his earthly struggle, finally at peace, finally on the other side, in a better place. I am so relieved his body is no longer suffering. I know within my heart his flame still burns, and his spirit still lives. I know he is at this very moment, enveloped in loving, welcoming arms.
Friday, April 10, 2009
a terrible loss
Yesterday a little neighborhood boy lost his long and brave battle with cancer. We have all dreaded this moment, but knew it was eminent. I am broken hearted for his family, who I know are in such terrible pain right now. I am broken hearted for his friends, trying to make sense of something terrifying. I am broken hearted for every parent that has lost a child - I simply cannot imagine it - and every parent like myself who is thinking this hits just a little too close to home. I have lost dear friends and acquaintances and family members over the years, and it is always crushing and impossible to believe. But when death takes a child... it makes your very soul cry with anguish. My comfort is that I know this sweet boy is finally free from his earthly struggle, finally at peace, finally on the other side, in a better place. I am so relieved his body is no longer suffering. I know within my heart his flame still burns, and his spirit still lives. I know he is at this very moment, enveloped in loving, welcoming arms.
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What a tragic loss. I am so very sorry for the family and all that knew this sweet little child. My thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time. Megan, your tribute is just lovely.
ReplyDeletelife can be so hard sometimes, especially when it takes a sweet child. your tribute is wonderful and so true.
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