I'm posting this as a tribute to a very good friend, husband and father that we know.
I don't expect a response, but I've felt a need to speak.
Kraig's life has been full of his wife and three young children, but is coming to an end too soon. He met his wife in high school ~ if you can picture it, he was the high school quarterback in a small midwest town, and his now-wife was the cheerleader. They married, totally and completely in-tune with God, and have been blessed. They have two beautiful little boys, both under the age of 5. They're baby girl just turned 3 months old today!!
Before baby Grace was born, Kraig was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and his liver has been decimated. He underwent extensive testing by the best of physicians, but to no avail. 2 weeks ago, he got into a car accident, with no apparent damage, but his neck started hurting him. He went to the Dr. 3 days ago, and they found that one of his vertebrae was collapsing in his neck, and with additional testing, they found that the cancer is now in his bones. This is a very bad thing. His body hasn't been responding to the chemo he's been receiving, and they're going to start in on a "different" chemo, but it's just a matter of time.
Even with all of this heartbreak, what does he ask for?
He asks for all of us who know him and love him, to lift his family up in prayer. To ask that the Lord help his wife who's been with him for 20 years, along with their 3 small, precious baby's for safe-keeping and comfort.
Do you know what else is amazing about his man? Even through all of his pain, and knowing he's going to die shortly, he's still witnessing to those close to him that are not saved. He's telling them that he knows he's going to heaven to meet his Saviour, trying to give those that are unsaved hope, amonst his bodily hopelesness.
He's encouraging us who are still bodily here to continue in his mission. **GOD** This hurts so much.......
This Psalms sums it up if I can get through it through my tears;
Psalms 30
I will exalt you, O Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
O Lord my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.
O Lord, you brought me up from the grave,
you spared me from going down into the pit.
Sing to the Lord, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.
For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
When I felt secure, I said,
I will never be shaken.
O Lord, when you favored me,
you made my mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
To you, O Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
What gain is there in my destruction,
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me;
O Lord, be my help.
You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.
I pray that the Lord will heal Kraig, I pray that there will be a miracle Lord, because there's nothing that's impossible for you.
Lord, please comfort Kraig's family.....wrap your loving arms around them......help them....
~Peace in Christ,
Terri
I don't expect a response, but I've felt a need to speak.
Kraig's life has been full of his wife and three young children, but is coming to an end too soon. He met his wife in high school ~ if you can picture it, he was the high school quarterback in a small midwest town, and his now-wife was the cheerleader. They married, totally and completely in-tune with God, and have been blessed. They have two beautiful little boys, both under the age of 5. They're baby girl just turned 3 months old today!!
Before baby Grace was born, Kraig was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and his liver has been decimated. He underwent extensive testing by the best of physicians, but to no avail. 2 weeks ago, he got into a car accident, with no apparent damage, but his neck started hurting him. He went to the Dr. 3 days ago, and they found that one of his vertebrae was collapsing in his neck, and with additional testing, they found that the cancer is now in his bones. This is a very bad thing. His body hasn't been responding to the chemo he's been receiving, and they're going to start in on a "different" chemo, but it's just a matter of time.
Even with all of this heartbreak, what does he ask for?
He asks for all of us who know him and love him, to lift his family up in prayer. To ask that the Lord help his wife who's been with him for 20 years, along with their 3 small, precious baby's for safe-keeping and comfort.
Do you know what else is amazing about his man? Even through all of his pain, and knowing he's going to die shortly, he's still witnessing to those close to him that are not saved. He's telling them that he knows he's going to heaven to meet his Saviour, trying to give those that are unsaved hope, amonst his bodily hopelesness.
He's encouraging us who are still bodily here to continue in his mission. **GOD** This hurts so much.......
This Psalms sums it up if I can get through it through my tears;
Psalms 30
I will exalt you, O Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
O Lord my God, I called to you for help
and you healed me.
O Lord, you brought me up from the grave,
you spared me from going down into the pit.
Sing to the Lord, you saints of his;
praise his holy name.
For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may remain for a night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
When I felt secure, I said,
I will never be shaken.
O Lord, when you favored me,
you made my mountain stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
To you, O Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
What gain is there in my destruction,
in my going down into the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me;
O Lord, be my help.
You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
that my heart may sing to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever.
I pray that the Lord will heal Kraig, I pray that there will be a miracle Lord, because there's nothing that's impossible for you.
Lord, please comfort Kraig's family.....wrap your loving arms around them......help them....
~Peace in Christ,
Terri
