Friday, November 21, 2008
WHY NOW?????
In May my sweet cousin Linsey suddenly passed away while serving a mission in England. Yesterday we found out that her mom has terminal cancer and only has months left. One of my uncles said it best. "God always seems to take the best of us." But why now? Why so close after Linz? They also have a son serving a mission in the states who is supposed to come home in Feb. He will be coming home sooner now. I know God lives and that he loves us and knows us personally, but, why now? So young, so loved by all who know her. An amazing mother and wife and grandmother. A grandmother to children that will only remember her through pictures. I'm mad. It's not fair, but how can I be angry when the one's it is happening to are so strong and have so much faith? Once again, like with Linz, they are the ones that are strengthening us, instead of the other way around. So right now I will lean on their faith, until my faith is strengthened again, as I know it will be.
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We may never know why we face the trials that we do. They seem so insurmountable when we are standing at the threshold, but the Lord knows the end from the beginning. He can see us through and strengthen us when our trials seem more than we can bear. When we have passed through the refiner's fire and look back on our experiences we will be amazed that we have made through the trial and how much we have grown because of it.
Anger is a natural part of what you and your family will be facing. I felt a lot of anger at loosing my dad. It is easy to feel angry when we are hurt, put your trust in the strengthening arm of the Lord, He may not give you answers now or even the answers you would really like to have, but continue to trust in Him and the healing balm of the spirit will come.
Oh Sheristine, I am so sorry to hear that. Life just isn't fair. I'm impressed by your ability to have faith through all of this, and to trust in the lord through your anger. We will pray for you and all of your family.
Those two must have had an incredible bond that is allowing them to be together so soon. It may not seem fair or right to us now, but maybe this was their destiny and they have bigger and better plans...Nonetheless, it is so painful to lose the ones we love. I hope you can make it down to see her while you are home for Christmas. (Brianna)
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