Posted on 11/12/2008 9:40:40 AM PST by betty boop
Urgent Prayer Request: Our oldest son is dead
I received this message from my dear friend Diamond today:
Our oldest son, Alexander, 29 was stabbed once in the heart yesterday afternoon at about 4:45pm, presumably by his younger brother, our son Peter, 18, presumably in self-defense. Peter is presently in custody.Alex had severe bipolar disorder. He had attempted suicide several times in his life. He would occasionally become agitated and violent, but I tell you the truth, he did not have a malicious bone in his body. Alex lived alone in his small house. We spent many hours with him and he often came to our house. He was very lonely and Peter went late Monday night to be with him.
... our heart has been ripped out. My wife and I and our other children need your prayers desperately. There is a God in Heaven and all I know is that this nightmare is in his permissive will.
Our dear Alexander is gone. He was often a tortured soul. I pray that the Angels bore him to Christ yesterday afternoon. He tried so hard to be good. I think his mental disorder killed him. He has now ceased from his struggles.
Please pray for Peter, and for us
God bless you.
Diamond
Oh, my heart goes out to you, dearest brother in Christ, in this time of devastating loss for your family! I’m lifting prayers that God will comfort you and all your loved ones, and especially prayers for Alex and Peter.
Oh my gosh...that is just too terrible to even think about much less happen. God bless them all. What a horrible time for them and for their son Peter. Can’t imagine the sorrow they are dealing with in the loss of their first born and now the loss of their second child who is in custody. May the whole truth be known and true justice be served whatever that may be. God bless the whole family and we wish them well and pray they will become a family once again. (sigh) terrible, terrible times.
Also for the soul of Alex.
How tragic and sad for someone to live in such torment. A choruse we used to sing in Sunday School, “Heaven Is Better Than This”, comes to mind. I pray he’s at peace.
Dear Lord, we pray for ALex that his heart is with You now, and that his brother, Peter, will be exonerated from this tragedy.
Be with their parents, and let them know the peace that only You can bring.
Diamond and Family
May God be with you now, and help you thru this time of trouble, that seems so unbearable. I hope that God will help you get thru this, and you will find comfort, and peace.
Amen.
I don’t know why bad things happen to good people, but it seems that is the way of the world. Just try to hang on to the good.
God Bless you MainFrame65.
Romans 8:38-39 say, “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Nothing can separate a child of God from their Father.
Prayers up.
"Dear Jesus, who suffered the Agony in the Garden, gently embrace into your loving arms this poor suffering son who did his best to serve you. Send your angels to comfort those left behind who love him so. Amen."
God Bless.
Prayers for Diamond and family.
Prayers for healing, peace and courage.
Rest in peace Alex.
May God bless you and your family, and especially your sons in this time of need.
Our prayers are with you and your family. Know that you have many people here caring about you and yours as you go through this trying time.
I am praying fervently for your sons, and your family. May God be with you at this time.
prayers for your family Diamond, may God give you His Comfort and Peace in this difficult time
May the Peace of God, which passes all understanding, flood and comfort your hearts and minds, in the Name of Jesus...Philippians 4:7
Prayers being said.
such a tragedy. Prayers up. †
Prayers
I’m very sorry.
Prayers lifted.
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