Just a couple of weeks ago, my wife received an email that brought us both to tears! It comes from a parent who just lost her son. Obviously, that would be enough to stir any parent's emotions...but this goes much further than that. As you read, consider this woman's faith and trust in the Sovereignty of God. Notice how the gospel impacts the way she sees everything - even this great tragedy and loss. And last but not least, please be in prayer for this family!
Dear all,
It is with extreme sadness that I tell you that my 7 year old son, Rohan, was hit by a truck yesterday, and died. We were at a bike trail, but had to cross a highway to get back to the park where our car was. I checked the road to ensure it was clear before crossing, but there are two blind curves and well the elderly driver didn't see him. I had caught sight of the pickup as my dd9 and I cleared the pedestrian crossing, and I noticed my son was not right behind us. I yelled at him to stay put, but it was too late. His step-dad and my aunt were a few minutes behind us on the trail, as they were walking. My dd9 is pretty torn up, and it's hard not to play the "what-if" game. Last night was torturous, but this evening I finally napped on his bed, then my church brothers and sisters came over and I tell you, after they prayed with my family and I, I felt so much peace. The ME should release his body on Monday, then the funeral service will be on Friday.
Please pray for my family...my first husband passed away 6 years ago, when Rohan was 18 months and Bree was 3 1/2. Our younger daughter wasn't with us, but as she is 4, she doesn't quite understand the finality of it. I feel like my heart has been ripped right out of my chest, yet I know that God does not make mistakes, and I will see him again. Reminds me of that line,
"we cannot Lord, Thy purpose see,
but all is well, that is done by Thee."
He touched so many lives in his short time here, with a heart that was greater than his body. As I saw his broken body lying there on the side of the street, I couldn't help but recall the One whose body was broken for me, that I might have life!! There is pain, but there is also hope.
Thanks be to God who gives us the victory!
Blessings,
Shelly Wilson and family,
Zephyrhills, Fl
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I love in az and read your tragic story.
The Lord tells us also. "LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED YOU BELIEVE IN MY FATHER, BELIEVE ALSO IN ME... I GO TO PREPARE PLACE WHERE I AM, THERE WE MAY BE ALSO. SO REST IN THE PEACE THAT YOUR LITTLE ROHAN WILL SLEEP IN CHRIST TIL THE GREAT DAY AT THE LAST TRUMP WHEN HE JOINS YOU AND WE RE ALL GO HOME TO LIVE FOREVER WITH THE LORD." GOD BE WITH YOU AND THE WILSON FAMILY.
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