If I could go back one week, would I do anything different?
If I could go back one week, and change this week, would I?
I can only trust God that His will is good and perfect. Despite the pain and heartbreak this week has brought our family, and despite the tremendous loss and void left, I have to trust Him.
A life ended at 22 is beyond understanding.
Just when I think the tears are gone, I find out I'm wrong. Just when I think I am about to come to grips with it, the surreal feeling of this week slaps me in the face.
Even after the funeral, when we were at the community center eating, I kept looking for you and wondering where you were. Then, I remembered.
You are loved, and you will be missed more than you would have ever dreamed -- by many more people than you ever thought possible.
We love you.
And, I trust I will see you again. Until then, rest in the peace of His arms.
Rachel.
2/28/1986 - 10/13/2008
3 comments:
Karma...I am so sorry for your loss...you and Mr. B. have been in my prayers since I learned of it...
I don't always agree with God's purposes, and I certainly don't always understand them or even appreciate them.
However, over time, His purposes are right. And just. And loving.
Karma- Kimberly sent me to your pic of Rachel and then I found "If." Thanks- for putting into words what my heart is trying to feel. And the pic is perfect too. Thank you-
Karma...Thank you from the bottom of my heart for remembering Rachel in such a special, profoundly moving way. I guess we all have our "Ifs" to deal with...me, more so than most.
Love to you and yours,
Rachel's Mommie
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