Saturday, 02 May 2009
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To My Dear Friend
My Dear Friend,
You can’t believe how God used you to minister to my heart today, just when I most needed it. I got your card in the mail today!!! Now for the story why I needed it so much…
On Sunday, John’s nephew was killed, 26 years old, married, a child, and one on the way, in a machinery accident in Montana. I remember after hearing the shocking news, I pleaded with God, “Please, God, you know I can’t go through this valley of grief again. I just can’t.” I felt so weak and yes, a little angry that God would bring something like this into our lives right now while we were trying to get ready to leave for the States in just a few short weeks.
My thoughts immediately went to you. I remembered how we shared our hearts, our stories of grief, dried each others tears, and comforted one another when we were together last summer. We shared our hearts as we read excerpts of Grace Disguised together and how we could relate. I wanted to talk to you now because I knew you would understand.
The next two days were filled with frantic activity as I got my husband to the airport to fly to the funeral. He really felt he needed to be there and I supported that. But after he left, I felt incredibly alone in my grief. I, who still have my husband and children, was feeling a deep sorrow in my soul. And some around me didn’t seem to realize that I could be actually grieving when it was John’s nephew not mine. Again, I thought about you and what you would tell me.
Imagine my utter surprise today, when my daughter brought in an envelope from the mailbox to “Laura Smucker” from “YOU”. I could have cried. I looked at the postmark thinking surely you had sent it after the accident as a letter of condolence, but no, it was obviously sent before. You can’t begin to know how your card ministered to the deep need of my heart at that moment. I had been feeling especially down about it today and spent some time crying and just calling out to Almighty God. Then your delightful card. "Your Heavenly Father cares for you more than the sparrows." I know Gpd planned that event perfectly. And thank you so much for your thoughts and encouragement.
Thanks for being there,
Laura
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Comments (3)
We sat beside John at the funeral meal. I felt for you, so far away. Hope we can visit with you in June. Enjoyed hearing how God ministered to you.
What a wonderful testimony of God's care in our lives. Our SS lesson this morning touches on God's control over everything, how he manages all things according to His will. (Eph 1) Your story again shows God's love for us even in the most trying times.