I also found out earlier in the week that a friend from college passed away suddenly. She was 33 and had a husband and young son. I don't know all the details, but this is obviously devastating for her close friends and family. I haven't seen or talked to her since we left DePauw, but I have such fond memories of her. She was in the music school with me and had the most boisterous laugh and vibrant personality. She was just a kind soul, and I pray that her family can find some peace during this horrible time.
Some days I still have to come to grips with the fact that it was almost me that didn't make it. I know Greg still vividly remembers seeing his wife lie there so sick and not knowing if I would wake up from that surgery. It is traumatic on any level, and when I hear of tragedies like Alyson's sudden passing, I can't help but think why did God spare my life?
And I think I have my answer....to be a mother to Maggie and Elliott and a wife to Greg and to tell as many people as I can that I serve and love a big God who brings us out of the darkness and into the light. As I got Elliott out of bed this morning and he threw his arms around my neck and squeezed tight and told me he missed me while he was sleeping, I got my answer.
I love this song by Kristian Stanfill. Every time I hear the words, I feel like it speaks right to me. I hope it speaks to you as well.
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