My 16 year old, Madison, has a friend who passed away unexpectedly this weekend. He was in her special needs classroom at school. There were lots of tears and confusion when they told the class yesterday. I cannot begin to understand how devastating this is for his parents, siblings and other family. I cannot comprehend how fragile life is and how suddenly things can change.
Madison does not understand completely. She said things like “I want him back” and “I want him to stay in our class”. I was amazed at the comfort that came over her when we talked about seeing him again in heaven. She can understand that he is with her Great Grandmother Edwards and Owen, my sister’s beloved lab. She can understand that he is with Jesus and she will be there one day too. As a believer, I am so thankful for the hope that we have and the promise of eternal life with Him.
