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.
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.
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.
Prayers Up indeed..what a terrible position to be put in...Prayers up for the whole family!
I am so, so sorry. Please accept my heartfelt prayers.
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.
How sad.
Prayers for the lost son, for Peter and for the entire Diamond family.
May G-d heal your family and replace the loss with Love.
My prayer is for you, Peter and everyone else touched by this tragedy.
May God give you wisdom and comfort during these difficult days.
My prayer is for you, Peter and everyone else touched by this tragedy.
May God give you wisdom and comfort during these difficult days.
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.
How terribly sad. Memorare’s en route.
Logan's Prayer Warriors..an update Here.
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.
OH dear...prayers for Peter over and over and over again.
Oh my.. prayers up
Prayers for Peter, Alex, and all your family.
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