One year ago our family was gathered. We were told my Papaw ( Wilcox) wouldn't live through the night. The hospice nurse informed the Chaplin, and it wasn't long before he appeared at their door. I'll remember that night for the rest of my life, and I'll always always remember what he said. How he comforted my family during one of the darkest times of our life.
"Mrs. Wilcox, You wanted him to live through Christmas. You always expressed that wish, and he did. You've took such good care of him, but hes suffered long enough."
I don't remember alot more due to my sobs, but I know he read scripture with us. What I remember most is the comfort I felt from him just being there. He talked to Papaw. He encouraged us to do the same. He assured us he could hear us even though he could no longer answer. He prayed with us and sat with us for along time.
It completely changed my view of hospice care. It gave me a deeper respect for those with the gift for that work.
Today We said goodbye to a sweet friend, who left behind two young sons. Another friend buried her son last week. It seems like I'm stuck in a season of pain. A season of sadness. A season of shock. A season of confusion.
This isnt fair.
Cancer isnt fair.
Parkinsons disease isnt fair.
Heart conditions arent fair.
Car accidents arent fair.
Burying a child isnt fair.
Unexpected death isnt fair.
This pain isnt fair.
But God. God is fair. The bible says Hes faithful and Just. Although we cant understand God is fair. When it hurts more than we could ever fathom hurting He is fair. When we can barely take our next breath He is fair.
His love for us does not wavier. His plans for us are good. Our weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the morning. One day He will wipe away ever tear.
So when your barely hanging on, when life has given you far more than you can handle alone, cling to the one who makes all things good.
We don't have to face this alone. We have a Savior who will carry us when we cant make it another step.
We have a God who loves his children so much that sometimes He says You've suffered long enough.
Thats mercy.
Thats love.
Thats God.
When He steps in hearts change and mountains move. Nothing is too hard for Him. He is able. He is good even in our deepest suffering. Lord, we worship you. In our deepest sadness. When everything feels wrong. When it all seems so cruel and completely unfair. We worship you, and we believe your still good.
"Mrs. Wilcox, You wanted him to live through Christmas. You always expressed that wish, and he did. You've took such good care of him, but hes suffered long enough."
I don't remember alot more due to my sobs, but I know he read scripture with us. What I remember most is the comfort I felt from him just being there. He talked to Papaw. He encouraged us to do the same. He assured us he could hear us even though he could no longer answer. He prayed with us and sat with us for along time.
It completely changed my view of hospice care. It gave me a deeper respect for those with the gift for that work.
Today We said goodbye to a sweet friend, who left behind two young sons. Another friend buried her son last week. It seems like I'm stuck in a season of pain. A season of sadness. A season of shock. A season of confusion.
This isnt fair.
Cancer isnt fair.
Parkinsons disease isnt fair.
Heart conditions arent fair.
Car accidents arent fair.
Burying a child isnt fair.
Unexpected death isnt fair.
This pain isnt fair.
But God. God is fair. The bible says Hes faithful and Just. Although we cant understand God is fair. When it hurts more than we could ever fathom hurting He is fair. When we can barely take our next breath He is fair.
His love for us does not wavier. His plans for us are good. Our weeping may endure for a night, but Joy comes in the morning. One day He will wipe away ever tear.
So when your barely hanging on, when life has given you far more than you can handle alone, cling to the one who makes all things good.
We don't have to face this alone. We have a Savior who will carry us when we cant make it another step.
We have a God who loves his children so much that sometimes He says You've suffered long enough.
Thats mercy.
Thats love.
Thats God.
When He steps in hearts change and mountains move. Nothing is too hard for Him. He is able. He is good even in our deepest suffering. Lord, we worship you. In our deepest sadness. When everything feels wrong. When it all seems so cruel and completely unfair. We worship you, and we believe your still good.
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