we who are here, are full of sadness, because she took with her a special kind of light, that filled our hearts with affection and love in a way that many people do not get to experience. we will sorely miss her smile, her sense of humor and laughter, her individuality, her "mad-face", even those crazy times, when she was held for hours, lest her body render itself abuse with flailing limbs.
her mother especially, may find home empty and startlingly quiet. much that busys the hands and distracts the mind, will be work that seems not worth doing, because it was done for katelyn's sake.
there are many days filled with life and joy to look back on. and she would not have us consider life a burden without her in it. instead, we may think of all the things God taught us through her life: we can smile with sorrow, laugh in pain, and stop worrying about how silly we might look, as long as we are having good fun; patience, patience, patience- because these crazy times will soon settle down; sing songs when you can think of nothing else to do- it will give you energy and help you smile.
so pray that we would remember to be thankful, for the time we were given and for her wholeness up in heaven. that we would remember to seek comfort, not just in our memories, but in the face of Christ, and the mercy and grace He so tenderly provides.
He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91: 1-2
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance with is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, even though now for a little while...you have been distressed by various trials... 1 Peter 1: 3-6
2 comments:
I was so sorry to hear the news last night from David, but the words you wrote here are so true. I have prayed for you and for her family, yet I know that even as I often long to be free of these human constraints, she must be doubly rejoicing in her new wholeness.
Lyndie, bless you for investing your time, love and, if I know you, your whole being into this young girl's life.
Thought of you and Katelyn and her mom today. We have a group here doing medical and were on our way to a village church this morning. They were singing in the bus on the way "Victory in Jesus" and the words just made me think of Katelyn..
~I heard about His healing, of His cleansing pow'r revealing, How He made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see; And then I cried, "Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit," And somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory.~
~I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory, And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea; About the angels singing and the old redemption story, And some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory~
Our group sang the hymn to the church members during the service. It was so precious seeing the smiles on faces, eventhough I was crying. In my mind I could see the photo you posted earlier of Katelyn smiling, but at the same time I could picture her running and jumping and laughing and singing. I'm still praying that even though Katelyn's mom will always have her sorrow that she will come to know the joy of knowing Christ as her Savior!
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