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Urgent Prayer Request: Our oldest son is dead
self | November 12, 2008 | betty boop

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.


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To: Diamond
Eternal and Loving Father, Your Own Precious Son gathered little children into His arms, He placed His gentle hands upon them and and He blessed them with Eternal Salvation.

All Mighty Father, we now most humbly pray that You take these children, too, into your Arms. We entrust them to Your never-failing care and love.

Deliver this family, Lord, from the torments of pain and suffering and grief. Strengthen their Faith so that they may see beyond this day of human suffering to the day of their own Eternal Salvation and Joy. For, we have Faith, Lord, that this parting is only for a short while and that they will all be together with You eternally in Paradise.

Through Thy Most Beloved Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, we offer this prayer. Amen.

201 posted on 11/13/2008 8:30:56 AM PST by justkate
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To: Diamond
Your post brought me to tears. You and your family have been in my prayers many times today.

I'm so sorry to hear about Peter on top of everything else. I know he loved his brother. I will step up my prayers for Peter.

May our Lord bless, hold and comfort you all.

202 posted on 11/13/2008 8:42:22 AM PST by Allegra
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To: Hiskid

Prayers Up indeed..what a terrible position to be put in...Prayers up for the whole family!


203 posted on 11/13/2008 8:45:46 AM PST by FlashBack ('0'bama: "Katrina on a national level")
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To: Diamond
Easily I find it in my heart to pray for Peter: My heart goes out to him, and my prayers are lifted to God that His grace and blessing be with your son in these woeful times, and with you and all your dear ones Diamond. I'll continue to pray for you all.
205 posted on 11/13/2008 9:27:10 AM PST by betty boop
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To: betty boop; Diamond

I am so, so sorry. Please accept my heartfelt prayers.


206 posted on 11/13/2008 9:28:52 AM PST by bootless (Never Forget. Never Again. And NEVER GIVE UP!)
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To: Diamond

Dear Diamond, I am so very sorry to hear what your family is going through. I really don’t know what to say other that. Many FReepers will be thinking about you and your family.


207 posted on 11/13/2008 9:50:57 AM PST by beaversmom
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To: betty boop

How sad.

Prayers for the lost son, for Peter and for the entire Diamond family.


208 posted on 11/13/2008 9:55:18 AM PST by thesearethetimes... ("Courage, is fear that has said its prayers." Dorothy Bernard)
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To: betty boop

May G-d heal your family and replace the loss with Love.


209 posted on 11/13/2008 10:17:55 AM PST by richardtavor (Pray for the peace of Jerusalem in the name of the G-d of Jacob)
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To: Diamond

My prayer is for you, Peter and everyone else touched by this tragedy.

May God give you wisdom and comfort during these difficult days.


210 posted on 11/13/2008 11:58:15 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Diamond

My prayer is for you, Peter and everyone else touched by this tragedy.

May God give you wisdom and comfort during these difficult days.


211 posted on 11/13/2008 11:59:01 AM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Diamond

My prayers are with you and your family. Having a family member diagnosed with BP, I know that that this adds an even deeper element of heartbreak. Only God can understand how such a tragic event could happen. I pray that God will give you his peace and his comfort. I also pray He will give your family His strength for the days ahead.


212 posted on 11/13/2008 12:51:55 PM PST by AUsome Joy
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To: betty boop

How terribly sad. Memorare’s en route.


213 posted on 11/13/2008 2:00:59 PM PST by victim soul
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To: Diamond; Texas Termite; manna; Okies love Dubya 2; Fawnn; Harmless Teddy Bear; Kathy in Alaska; ...
Oh Diamond....I'm at a loss for words. May our Lord guide you, your family, the attorney...May he open the eyes that are blind to the truth. Again, I'm so VERY sorry...

Logan's Prayer Warriors..an update Here.

214 posted on 11/13/2008 3:28:26 PM PST by Brad’s Gramma ( PRAY!)
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To: Diamond

Oh my, when it was thought that it couldn’t get worse. My prayers are with Peter and his family as they go through this terrible ordeal. May God grant them strength, courage and love. May God bless Alex’s soul and give him eternal peace at last.


215 posted on 11/13/2008 3:32:18 PM PST by WV Mountain Mama ("Give me control of a nation's money and I care not who makes its laws." - Mayer Rothschild)
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To: Diamond

OH dear...prayers for Peter over and over and over again.


216 posted on 11/13/2008 3:33:47 PM PST by cubreporter
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To: betty boop

Oh my.. prayers up


217 posted on 11/13/2008 3:34:47 PM PST by visualops (portraits.artlife.us or visit my freeper page)
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To: Diamond

Prayers for Peter, Alex, and all your family.


218 posted on 11/13/2008 3:38:17 PM PST by sitetest (If Roe is not overturned, no unborn child will ever be protected in law.)
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To: Diamond; Brad's Gramma
Prayers for Peter, and your whole family.


What A Friend We Have In Jesus

219 posted on 11/13/2008 3:49:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Diamond
Hear the heart cry of this devastated family, O Lord, and pour out Your mercy upon them. Wrap them in the mantle of Your love, so that they not only endure, but will rise up, like Job, to Bless Your Holy Name.
220 posted on 11/13/2008 3:50:34 PM PST by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His word ...)
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