Comments on: Wednesday, 12/28/16 — Sorrow Amid Celebration

By: Mara Abraham

Mara Abraham — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 02:47:13 +0000

Thank you Steven for this reflection.

By: Laura Kazlas

Laura Kazlas — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 19:14:42 +0000

In reply to Angie. Thank you Angie, and all the readers who responded here both to Steven's article and my earlier comment. Angie, I really appreciate what you said. Our little granddaughter is beautiful and couldn't be loved more. All of your prayers really helped us yesterday to come to terms with the situation and be more at peace, knowing the Lord is walking with us.

By: N C

N C — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 18:31:15 +0000

Many, many thanks, Steven, for your outstanding reflection–words fail!

Dear Laura–so grateful to you for sharing your heartbreak w/ us, as well as your faithful trust in our dear Lord. You’re truly an inspiration! You, your precious granddaughter, her parents, & all your family will stay in my prayers. God bless you!

Thanks so much, Angie, for lifting us up! Also, many thanks to all who shared their losses and their beautiful hope & trust in our loving God!

By: Renata

Renata — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 17:52:42 +0000

Laura, I pray that your family will find a way to glorify God in this difficult situation. I pray for the baby and the whole family. May God’s love embrace all of you. May His Holy Spirit bring peace and show you ways to be joyful in the midst of the suffering. God bless!

By: Ernie

Ernie — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 16:23:55 +0000

Thanks Steven for reminding us. Everyday is a gift from God. There are times we are tested with trials beyond our comprehension but God is always there to comfort us. May this season of Christmas grant us the opportunity to fully appreciate the Love of Christ in our life. God bless and may you continue sharing your gifts to us for our spiritual nourishment.

By: Jibrin

Jibrin — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 15:44:15 +0000

You are correct, we had a friend who had an accident on the night of christmas and died some hours latter this young man is active in the church and his contribution is making impact. We pray for God consolation to the family and church

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 14:28:58 +0000

For Laura – may the intercession of the Holy Innocents bring prayers and healing to your precious baby granddaughter and your entire family. As someone who was born with a birth defect, trust that God will walk with you and bring goodness in only the way He can out of a your heartbreaking situation. He has done so for me in more ways than I even realize. My prayers are with you.

By: Skip

Skip — Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:25:41 +0000

Nice read. Hit home. Thanks Steven.