A prayer request

6/10/02 | Redcloak

[xJones]

Scripture tells us that this is what we should do in times of crisis; pray one for another.

Yes, and I join with all the others in praying for God's mercy and loving kindess to be poured out on you, your wife, your 5 year-old daughter (and the OB/gyn) now. May His love be so evident right now that you will talk of it always. May God comfort and carry you all through this dark valley. Thanks for letting us pray for you.

[Lizzy W]

Oh Redcloak, my heart breaks for you and your family. You will all be in my prayers. May God ease your pain.

Love,
Lizzy

[dansangel]

Prayers are offered for your healing and also the healing of your wife and daughter.

I am so sorry for your profound loss. May God comfort you all by drawing you into His arms and embracing you with His love and mercy.

May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

[MrConfettiMan]

Prayers for you, your wife and Forrest. Joe (MCM)

[LoneGOPinCT]

Even as a father of two little ones with another on it's way, I can not even begin to express my thoughts of sypmathy and sorrow to you and your wife. I can't imagine the pain and heartache you must be feeling because my eyes are tearing up just thinking about it.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife, you daughter, and the rest of your family.

With sympathy
Lone, Mrs.Lone, & family

[jwalsh07]

I don't tear up easily Redcloak but I have this morning. I pray God give you and your family the strength to maintain your faith while welcoming little Forrest to his bosom.

[maica]

Prayers for you, your wife, your little girl and Forrest's grandparents. They have suffered a grievous loss and at the same time, are in pain to see their children in such pain.

Five year olds are such grown-ups (compared to four year olds! ) that it may be easy to consider her far more mature than she actually is. It is around five that children begin to focus on spirituality, death, heaven, - in other words - thinking about concepts that are invisible. Encouraging her to draw her thoughts, and talking with her when she has questions are both very helpful for her grieving at this time.

You mentioned that your wife is also having thoughts of guilt, at times. These thoughts can be so destructive, although they are such a 'normal' part of dealing with loss. Please realize your little girl might also have feelings of guilt, because these thoughts and feelings are not rational, they are just ways that our brains try to make sense of events that are so inexplicable.

Please stay close and comfort each other, giving the gift of your pain to your wife. It takes a strong man to handle his own pain and still have strength to support his wife. I pray for you to have this strength.

[Angelwood]

Please accept my heartfelt prayers and condolences for you and your family as you gather the strength to get through this difficult time and the loss of your son.

[RFP]

My deepest sympathies are extended to you and your family. I am very sad to hear of this tragic loss but am certain that your son is now in good hands with our Creator. Good parents (I thank the Lord for mine) are few and far between these days, it seems, so I really hope God blesses you with another child sometime soon.

You are all in my prayers today. - Jeff

[anniegetyourgun]

Red - There is nothing I can say that would make this any easier. I am thanking God, however, that you know Him and where you son is. (It is unimaginable to me how those who do not know the Lord get through this kind of situation.) Because of your position in Christ, you know that you will one day see your son. Hang on to the hope of that reunion.

I will pray for you and your family.

[malakhi]

My deepest condolences on your loss. May God be with you and your family. My prayers are with you.

[r9etb]

I'm so sorry.

Please, Lord, give Your peace and comfort to Redcloak and his family.

[McLynnan]

I am so very, very sorry. Without going into details, I have been there. I know how your wife feels, and remember how devastated my husband was. Comfort each other, draw closer, and allow yourselves time to grieve. Ignore others who may not validate your grief as they would for an older child and urge you to move along. I will pray for you, your wife and your daughter, and your precious son. Please feel free to Freepmail me if you feel the need for a sympathetic ear. God be with all of you.

[blackie]

Prayers are on the way !!

[I_be_tc]

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.

TC

[blackie]

Another prayer is on its way for Redcloak and Mrs Redcloak in their hour of dispair !!

[kattracks]

You have my heartfelt condolences and prayers.

God Bless and comfort you and your loved ones.

[murphyb]

Our eyes long to see you, now you behold Him;

Our arms ache to hold you, now you know perfect love;

Our ears yearn for your voice, now you sing His praises;

We desire to feed you, now you will never hunger;

We anticipated the pitter-patter of your feet, now you play at His pierced ones;

We dreamed of years of love and laughter, now you will never know pain;

We longed to watch you grow and develop, now you are perfect;

This isn't how we planned it, but we know Jesus loves you and He loves us.

With love and prayers for you and your family,

Hayley (mom of 4 on earth and 3 angels in Heaven)

[Redcloak]

Thank you. And God bless your little ones; all seven of them!

[mafree]

I'm sorry about this- may you all find enough peace and comfort to get through such a trying time.