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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.
Please join me in prayer for Diamond and his family in their time of devastating loss!
Prayers added.
L
So sorry. Prayers sent.
Prayers sent.
Oh no! I am so so sorry to hear this. I don’t Diamond but am nearly to tears for the family. A parent can only imagine such a thing, let alone live thru it. God Bless their fallen son and them all. A prayer up for Diamond and his family. Sincerest Condolences!
uncitizen
I’m so sorry. Prayers for all are on the way.
Oh Holy Spirit- please be with this family today and always. Thy comfort is their only strength in this terrible time.
My heart is broken for this fine people. I am so sorry.
Bunches.
Prayers out to this family, may God give them comfort amidst this current chaos.
I join in earnest, urgent prayer for Diamond and his family - God’s peace, blessing and guidance as they deal with their son’s homegoing and the difficulties ahead.
Prayers sent.
Prayers up.
Fervent prayers for peace for this family. How heartbreaking.
How heartbreaking- prayers for this dear family.
Prayers for Diamond’s family as they face this extreme trial. May the Lord, Jesus Christ, walk with them.
prayers offered.
Prayers!
You and all your family are in our prayers.
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