He heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.
Proverbs 147:3
On Tuesday, I held a perfect newborn baby.
Perfectly formed, yet perfectly lifeless.
On Tuesday, my sister lost a son, my mother lost a grandson, and I lost a nephew.
The sadness in my family is raw and palpable.
I want to be angry, but for some reason, I can’t even make it that far. Praying is difficult, because I can’t even find the words. My go-to Rosary fails me, since the only thoughts that come to my mind are, “Help them, Mary. Protect my sister and my mother. Wrap them in your mantle, and love them.”
This is a perfect time for me to revisit the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows. This devotion meditates on the seven sorrows of Our Lady, beginning with the prophecy of Simeon, and ending with the death of Our Lord.
Please continue to keep my family in your thoughts and prayers – it’s been a rough week around here.
I’m so sorry for thee loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts.
Thank you so much for stopping by, and for lifting our family up.
I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew. Praying for your sister, mother and the whole family as you all grieve. God bless you.
(P.S. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to link up to Saints and Scripture Sunday the last couple of weeks. Hoping to get back on the blogging track this week.)
Carol — it’s been hard, and I’m always amazed at when grief hits me — like when I’m watching my children play. I’m reminded of a tiny one who won’t get to know his brother, or cousins, and I’m brought to tears yet again.
No need for apologies — you know the door is always open for you here, and for friends you may bring along! Hope to see you here soon!
I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Thanks MJ — this makes me hug all my wee ones a bit tighter.
Oh Dianna, so very sorry for your family’s loss. What a beautiful little angel Heaven has gained….far too early 🙁
Peace and love to you all.
Thank you so much, Cheryl. It’s been rough — we’ve made it through the initial shock and loss, but I’ll be keeping an eye on my sister, and lifting her up in prayer, for a long, long time.
Dianna, what a horrible thing to live through. I am sure your heart is breaking for your sister, while you try to deal with your own sense of loss and that of your mom’s, too. You don’t have to remember the words to the “perfect prayer”…He understands and hears even your moans and cries. He understands the loss of a son.
You will be in my heart and in my prayers, sweet one.
Heather — it’s been rough, rough, rough. My heart aches for my sister, and my mother. Thank you so much for your beautiful words.
I’m appreciative of everyone who has lifted us up in prayer — it’s a powerful feeling, to know, and to FEEL other people storming Heaven on your behalf.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Thanks so much for stopping by, Serene, and for your kind words.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family are on the way.
Thanks, Karen! It’s been a rough, rough, week, but I really CAN feel the effects of folks lifting us up in prayer.
Girl, you know I love you — we could stay up all night talking, and crying, about so many things ….
Thank you so much.
I hope your family recovers from this. Stopping by from SITS.