Daddy, help me. Those were the last words Dianne and Gary Cronin heard their daughter say as she struggled to breathe. Kristin, 14 years old, died suddenlyjust 2 days after saying she didnt feel well. A strep infection attacked her body on Thursday. By Saturday, she was pleading with her daddy to help her.
Before Kristin died, I was scheduled to speak at her familys church in Soldotna, Alaska. In Gods timing, I stood before the congregation the day after her funeral.
Kristin was one of those vivacious teens who loved Jesus and lived for Himand whose sudden death leaves us with a million questions.
Because I went through a similar loss of my own teenage daughter a few years ago, I was able to offer some advice to this stunned and grieving church. First, I said, we must recognize Gods sovereignty. Psalm 139:16 reminds us that Kristins life was the exact length God intended. Second, I asked the church never to forget her family. Whether its 2 months or 5 years later, the family will never get over losing Kristin. They will never stop needing Christians who care and remember.
In times like this, dont forget that God is in control and that He wants us to be a comfort to others.
Good Monday Morning Mayor and all!
What a comforting realization that God is in control, even in the valley of death.
Busy as ever in our household. Very little computer time right now.
Sending morning love from Los Angeles,
Polly
Thank you, Mr.Mayor. God Bless Your Day.