Posted on 12/22/2013 9:43:51 AM PST by US Navy Vet
...IS SURE TO SEND CHILLS THROUGH YOUR SPINE & TEARS STREAMING DOWN YOUR FACE Brenda Schmitz, a wife and mother of four boys, died of ovarian cancer at 46-years-old in September 2011 — but what she left behind is undoubtedly generating tears around the world today.
One month before passing, Brenda wrote a letter to her husband David and had it sent to Des Moines radio station KSTZ “Star” 102.5 FM. Each year the station takes submissions and grants Christmas wishes.
On Friday, the station invited David to their studios.
(Excerpt) Read more at theblaze.com ...
Just heard this morning that a 10 year old boy, from where I teach has died in a car accident. His dad who I did teach, is in critical condition.
Prayers for this precious family.
Must be a computer virus because my screen went blurry, too.
It’s a shame, though, to make something so personal into such a public display....
there is no shame attached to such a brave and loving act
there is no shame attached to such a brave and loving act
Excuse me for the confusion, as I was not using “shame” in its strict meaning.
I just meant to say that it was too bad to make it so public.
A man being left by his wife through death is one of the worst things I see as a nurse. Men generally don’t handle widowhood as well as women and will even die soon after, especially if they don’t have others to help them.
Wow! What a video. The father was so down to earth.
For those who not be aware:
There is a healing weekend for those who have experienced a death, separation or divorce. It’s called Beginning Experience and is patterned after the Marriage Encounter weekend, with a small group for discussion rather than just the couple.
Read about it and locate one near you at this website: (currently offline)
I’ll post the link later or you can click on my name and the link there.
We need more good acts to be known, not less. You’re right, shame was an inappropriate word to describe this situation.
Don’t fret your objections. The public empathy on this stuff gets old fast. And that’s not to dismiss the endearing stories closer to home.
Agreed. In this social media world, private moments seem to have almost disappeared.
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