Even when you least expect it. The other day, I was reading one of my newsgroups on What to Expect and found this family's story. Although tragic and sad, it truly inspired me in a way I never anticipated. This family had an 8 month old child, James, diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Within less than a month after diagnosis, James "won" his battle and was called to be with God. While his parents, Kara and Matthew are grieving, their story is an inspiration in faith. They have indicated many times in their blog that they belief Jamsie was on loan as an angel from God. They believe that in his passing that he was made whole and happy. When they could be railing at God for their loss, they celebrate the life that was their son's. Their story can be found here: http://jamescamdensikes.blogspot.com/. Today, they bury their only child and my heart cries for them.
I can't imagine how I would feel if Mark and I lost Sean. Utter devastation is what I would feel. And anger. Because of this twist of fate and finding this family's story, I feel changed somehow. I am trying to look at every day with my child as a gift. He won't eat - no worries, he's happy and healthy. He's cranky - no worries, he's allowed to be fussy but he's here in my arms. He throws down a crazy temper tantrum (which he has been known to do!) - no worries, he'll be fine in a bit. He's HERE with us. I hold him a bit tighter and love him fiercely because of a stranger's story of loss.
God works in mysterious ways.
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