Kate C. Bowler's book, Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved), is the one that spoke to me. I could also relate to her colon cancer journey.
I remember your brother's beautiful baby girl and the video you shared. Powerful. And so important just to sit with people in their pain. No words, no answers, just presence.
I'm a little jealous. I got Dave to take me to see Jeff Chu in Minneapolis on his book tour.
Miss you guys too, so much. I wanted to let you know that your prayer for your friend who had heart surgery did double duty. Dave got a pacemaker that same day and is doing very well.
Thank you so much for this Beau. I read it through tears remembering the Christians who told me, after a loss, that "God needed an angel." I saved this article to reread when needed. I so much appreciate the kindness in your words.
As a NICU nurse for >20 years, I was present at many infant deaths. Your article is poignant & powerful, and I am so touched by your sharing it. Wish I had received your wise counsel 40 years ago.
Your lent season posts have all been quite impactful! Thank you for sharing part of your personal story with this community. In addition to the Psalms and your mention of Jesus weeping when Lazarus died, I couldn’t help but think of the book of Lamentations. An entire book of the Bible of lamenting!
Kate C. Bowler's book, Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved), is the one that spoke to me. I could also relate to her colon cancer journey.
I remember your brother's beautiful baby girl and the video you shared. Powerful. And so important just to sit with people in their pain. No words, no answers, just presence.
Yes!! I love Kate Bowler. She’s speaking at our church here in the fall. That book was so healing for me too. She’s so wise.
Their faith through that still amazes me. Warms my heart to know you remembered that video so many years ago. Sure do miss you guys!
I'm a little jealous. I got Dave to take me to see Jeff Chu in Minneapolis on his book tour.
Miss you guys too, so much. I wanted to let you know that your prayer for your friend who had heart surgery did double duty. Dave got a pacemaker that same day and is doing very well.
Thank you so much for this Beau. I read it through tears remembering the Christians who told me, after a loss, that "God needed an angel." I saved this article to reread when needed. I so much appreciate the kindness in your words.
I’m glad it resonated, Barb! You are so kind.
“God’s heart was the first to break.”
Amen! 🙏🏻
As a NICU nurse for >20 years, I was present at many infant deaths. Your article is poignant & powerful, and I am so touched by your sharing it. Wish I had received your wise counsel 40 years ago.
That means so much, Kathleen. I’m glad it resonated. I can’t imagine being in your shoes and experiencing that so often. God is heartbroken with us. 🫶
Your lent season posts have all been quite impactful! Thank you for sharing part of your personal story with this community. In addition to the Psalms and your mention of Jesus weeping when Lazarus died, I couldn’t help but think of the book of Lamentations. An entire book of the Bible of lamenting!