That's pretty much been the way it's been Wednesday and today. Yesterday we went and visited Shippensburg University - where we met and spent the day walking around campus. It was nice. Today we came home, ran some errands, picked up a oaycheck, ran to the bank etc. We were greeted by LOTS of very nice sympathy cards. They are healing to read through and again reminds us how cared for we are.
I know I promised a funeral recap - it was very nice. We sang Jesus Loves the Little Children, Jesus Loves Me, Eagle's Wings, Children of the Heavenly Father, Seek Ye First, Go my Children, and Soon and Very Soon. They were all very meaningful songs. Our pastor gave a very nice message. I am going to give you a couple parts from it - the whole thing from start to finish was wonderful - but I don't want to post it all here - so here are the highlights :)
"We are all more than simply aware of what draws us together, we find ourselves profoundly affected by a little boy named Aaron. He arrived in a bit too much of a hurry, and left in far too great of a hurry to satisfy any of us. He drug his parents through the crash course of both breadth of the ecstasies of joy and the turmoil of tears and frustrations in the weeks of his life.
He was blessed to have what I believe to be divinely chosen parents who would surround him with love and strength through all the challenges he would face.
He was brought into a family that would stand together in love and faith facing what would probably be one of the most difficult and wonder-filled times of their lives.
In the midst of facing the brevity of his life, we still come in response to Aaron Young’s life, not only his death – because he remarkably engraved a place in each of our hearts and lives with his life. We will say goodbye, before most of us have even really been able to say hello, only because we must."
That was the beginning and the part that a lot of people commented on and that we found particularly helpful was this:
"I thought – what scripture is there that would be of help to integrate such memories into our continuing lives – are there any that speak to such a time as this?!
I began to look for them:
There was the story of David who also had a child die that demonstrates the practicality of picking up life again in the midst of grief – while the circumstances are so very different – you see the watching, waiting, praying, mourning, and then finally as he begins to move on, he answers the question of those around –
“2SA 12:21 - 23 …"What is this thing that you have done? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept; but when the child died, you arose and ate food." And {David} said, "While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, 'Who knows, the Lord may be gracious to me, that the child may live.' But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."
Now we are going to pack and go to the beach for a week. It will be a nice time of healing and relaxation for us. I think after this past month that it is definately well deserved.
As always, our family and friends are truly amazing. The love and support you have shown Aaron and us will NEVER be forgotten. We are truly blessed and very touched. We love you all.
I know I promised a funeral recap - it was very nice. We sang Jesus Loves the Little Children, Jesus Loves Me, Eagle's Wings, Children of the Heavenly Father, Seek Ye First, Go my Children, and Soon and Very Soon. They were all very meaningful songs. Our pastor gave a very nice message. I am going to give you a couple parts from it - the whole thing from start to finish was wonderful - but I don't want to post it all here - so here are the highlights :)
"We are all more than simply aware of what draws us together, we find ourselves profoundly affected by a little boy named Aaron. He arrived in a bit too much of a hurry, and left in far too great of a hurry to satisfy any of us. He drug his parents through the crash course of both breadth of the ecstasies of joy and the turmoil of tears and frustrations in the weeks of his life.
He was blessed to have what I believe to be divinely chosen parents who would surround him with love and strength through all the challenges he would face.
He was brought into a family that would stand together in love and faith facing what would probably be one of the most difficult and wonder-filled times of their lives.
In the midst of facing the brevity of his life, we still come in response to Aaron Young’s life, not only his death – because he remarkably engraved a place in each of our hearts and lives with his life. We will say goodbye, before most of us have even really been able to say hello, only because we must."
That was the beginning and the part that a lot of people commented on and that we found particularly helpful was this:
"I thought – what scripture is there that would be of help to integrate such memories into our continuing lives – are there any that speak to such a time as this?!
I began to look for them:
There was the story of David who also had a child die that demonstrates the practicality of picking up life again in the midst of grief – while the circumstances are so very different – you see the watching, waiting, praying, mourning, and then finally as he begins to move on, he answers the question of those around –
“2SA 12:21 - 23 …"What is this thing that you have done? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept; but when the child died, you arose and ate food." And {David} said, "While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept; for I said, 'Who knows, the Lord may be gracious to me, that the child may live.' But now he has died; why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me."
Now we are going to pack and go to the beach for a week. It will be a nice time of healing and relaxation for us. I think after this past month that it is definately well deserved.
As always, our family and friends are truly amazing. The love and support you have shown Aaron and us will NEVER be forgotten. We are truly blessed and very touched. We love you all.
Comments