My son Michael

6-8-02 | OxfordMovement

[OxfordMovement]

My three year old son Michael died this morning at 3 a.m. He had been experiencing high fevers for over a month and has been in the hospital again for the last few days. The doctors were unable to determine the cause of his illness and had contacted many others to review the many tests they had run on him.

Though he received very good medical care, his little heart just stopped beating and wouldn't start again. I know he is in the arms of Jesus, but I just don't understand why this has happened.

Please pray for me, my wife, and my other children. I don't know what we are going to do. We are all so upset. The doctor at the hospital gave my wife an injection of a sedative to calm her down. I'm feeling really desperate. God gave us such a beautiful boy, and now He has taken him away from us. I don't understand. Please pray for us.

[Grammy]

Dear OxfordMovement,
My sincerest condolences on your loss. The Lord Jesus has welcomed little Michael with open arms. May He also cover you with His love and comfort in your time of grief. My prayers are with you and your family.

[knighthawk]

When I was reading this, I really felt so sad. I hope, no, I know you and your family will find the strength to carry on.

[wendelmyer]

I am so very sorry, you and your family are in my prayers

[jtill]

My heart is breaking for you and your family. Prayers are being raised that you may find comfort and peace in the knowledge that your beautiful son is in God's hands.

[NCEaglette]

I am so sorry OxfordMovement. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through with the loss of your little angel. You and your family are in my prayers.

[Alberta's Child]

Words may not mean much at this time, but my prayers are with you and your family. Don't hesitate to post a request if there is anything at all that we here at FreeRepublic can do for you.

[Dr. Scarpetta]

May God Bless You and Give You Strength. My heart goes out to you.

John 14:
Jesus said:

[1] Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.

[2] In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

[3] And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.

Psalm 121:

I lift up my eyes to the hills---where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.

[EODGUY]

My heart aches for you. You and your family as well as your son in heaven will be the focus of my prayers.

God Bless,

EODGUY

[cicero's_son]

May Jesus comfort you and your wife in this terrible time. I am so sorry for your loss.

[dandelion]

You are precious to God, and to us. You are not alone. Many here share this deepest grief with you and your wife. They can tell you that after the storm passes you will live, and be strong, and guide others through this valley even as they are now reaching to guide you.

Tell your wife that we love her. In the secret garden of her heart, your beautiful boy will bloom; always treasured, always in view, even when unspoken. Your love gave him life, and death cannot change that.

[Movemout]

My prayers go out for your family. What a great mystery is life that would remove a loved boy and leave a miscreant. He is in the arms of our God and basking in the sound of the angelic choir. God is the pillar of strength upon which you must lean. I am experiencing great sorrow because my twin grandsons are here for a visit and if anything happened to them I would be devastated. May God grant you and yours moments of serenity when you need them most.

[LoneGOPinCT]

My sincerest condolences, my FRiend. Having two little ones of my own and another on its' way, I can not even to begin to imagine what you and your family are going through. My eyes are tearing up just thinking about it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and precious Michael. While it's of little consolation, he is in a far better place. Sometimes things are just beyond comprehension.

With sympathy,
LoneGOPinCT, Mrs.LoneGOPinCT, & family

[Fred Mertz]

You and your family are in my prayers.

My sincere condolences on your tragic loss. RIP Michael.

[Bigg Red]

I cannot begin to imagine your grief at the loss of a child. May Our Heavenly Father grant you solace and give you the strength to carry on for your family. My heart aches for you and your wife and family.

[harpseal]

I just saw this this morning. Please let me express my deepest condolences to you and the rest of your family. Know that your son is with our heavely father and that our prayers are with you. I can not imagine the agony you are enduring. I know there are no words that can give any real comforort but our hearts are with you.

May God bless and keep you and give you the strength you need and ease your pain

[Vigilantcitizen]

Sorry I'm late responding to this, I've been away from the puter for a few days.

OxfordMovement : May the Lord accept this young child into His arms and may He bring you and your family the strength to make it through these dark and tribulant days.

[Revelation 911]

Prayers & blessings to OM/family & blessed Michael (you have my freepmail by now)

Ping to some heavy hitters - who might have already been pinged here.

Particular note to RNMa, who can speak to this best.

[drstevej]

I join with the many who lift you and your wife up to the Father. Grace and peace and comfort for this day and those which follow be yours.

[malakhi]

I am so sorry! I cannot imagine what you must be going through. May God be with you and your family. My prayers are with you.

[Marysecretary]

Dear Oxford: My love and prayers go out to you in the loss of your child. We can never understand the whys of these tragedies. I thank God you were blessed with this child's presence and that your memories will sustain all of you. I know how I would feel if that happened to one of mine or to a grandchild but I can't know how broken your hearts must be. Only God and you know that and He and He alone is the mender of broken hearts. One day at a time, Oxford. That's how you and your family will get through this. A happier time will come and God will be with you every minute even when He seems far away at times. He's always near. We love you. Mary