Thursday, April 14, 2011

Remembering Luke

Sara Thomas is one of my best friends. Her and I have shared life together the last four years. It was an instant friendship based on our love for Jesus and teaching high school kids. We work together in the same department, teach the same course, share materials and lunches and rides to school.  There have been plenty of weekend grad classes, morning coffee runs and shopping trips. We've been there with each other for her wedding and the birth of both of our boys. And on Tuesday, I was with my dear friend when her baby boy went to heaven.


There aren't any words to describe the grief and pain that I feel for my sweet friend. I can't pretend to even understand how she's feeling. The only thing I do know and cling to is a sovereign, faithful God. God didn't create us to experience death, death is here because of sin. No wonder it doesn't make sense and is seemingly impossible to deal with. I know that Christ is mourning with Sara and Keith. In all of this, I am 100% sure that the Lord will stand by Sara and Keith and give them what they need to make it through the next hours, weeks, and months. Pray with me for Sara, Keith and their families. Pray for peace and comfort and for the reminder that there is hope because Jesus not only lived this life and understands our hurts, but also because he died and took on our sins for the redemption of mankind.

I love you Sara Thomas and I loved your little boy.

4 comments:

Take Nothing for Granted said...

Praying for Sara and Keith and for the support that you are able to give them as they grieve.

Paul and Sarah said...

Kristen

Im so sorry to hear about your friend. Will keep them in my prayers

Unknown said...

They are in our thoughts and prayers. So glad that she has you to lean on.

Renae said...

OMG! This totally just broke my heart. I just talked to Sara at church the other week. I cannot fathom what they must be going through right now! My prayers and tears go out to them.