Today (the funeral) was bittersweet. I have never seen two people who are truly a tower of strength. Certainly Anna's parents have their struggles but today was all about Christ and celebrating Anna's life. They started the service by singing to God. We sang "Blessed be the name of the Lord." In this song the words are "You give and take away, You give and take away, my heart will choose to say Blessed be your name." There isn't a doubt in my mind that Nate and Lisa believe this completely in their hearts, the Lord has taken Anna home and they will continue to Glorify God. I know that it's not about them but about God through them. That is what I saw today. The point of the sermon was that there are no answers to why these things happen, the only answer the pastor had was JESUS. :) It's so so true isn't it? The Lord has to be our Rock, he is our Redeemer, Savior, Healer, our all in all. Today the Lord was praised, Anna was honored. Anna's dad got up and spoke. It was rather gut wrenching, but it was truly amazing. I believe that the Lord held him up as he spoke. He shared who Anna was with us, talked about her life, her personality, the things that she loved. It was really great hearing him talk about his baby. He stated more then once that they were so proud of her, it was so evident and they were right to be proud. At 3 years old she endured more then some of us will ever experience in a life time. She was a courageous, faithful, intelligent, and compassionate baby girl. Anna Meg was loved deeply and will be missed dearly.
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I posted this earlier...but it didnt work I guess.
this is beautifully written. My heart is broken for them!
It is such a sad, and sorrowful saddness! I also mourn with them! They are pillars of strength...and only by Jesus giving them the strength! What amazing faith and what a testimony! They responded with such a Christian spirit...makes me wonder if that is how I would respond. I will keep them in my prayers...
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