Yet Another Death - Please Pray

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

I'd really appreciate prayers right now.

A very dear friend of mine who I've spoke of before passed away last night. He was only 24. Was supposed to be coming out from England to stay with us for awhile (possibly move in) any time now, so my mom and I are in complete shock. So is his family. Right before Christmas, too.

I'm completely in shock and crying as I write this, to be honest. He was going through a lot at home and was coming out here to try and get out of it. We were talking about getting back together, too. Dated many years ago. And he was just starting to turn to God too.

Wow.

 

[AzA]

I'd really appreciate prayers right now.

A very dear friend of mine who I've spoke of before passed away last night. He was only 24. Was supposed to be coming out from England to stay with us for awhile (possibly move in) any time now, so my mom and I are in complete shock. So is his family. Right before Christmas, too.

I'm completely in shock and crying as I write this, to be honest. He was going through a lot at home and was coming out here to try and get out of it. We were talking about getting back together, too. Dated many years ago. And he was just starting to turn to God too.

Wow.

I'm so sorry to hear, Into. Much comfort to you and your family and his family at this time.
*hug*

 

[Man-ofGod]

My condolences. You will be in my prayers.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Thank you both.

 

[TrustAndObey]

Sarah, I am so incredibly sorry to hear about this!!

My prayers are with you and his family. I'm sure he considered YOU family so that's double prayers.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Thanks, Sis.

I'm still in shock, I think. It's hit me hard, his family too. They're investigating whether it was an accident or suicide. I pray it wasn't suicide. I knew things were bad for him, and was trying so hard to get him out here fast...but I can't believe he'd do that. Not when we were so close..

 

[woobadooba]

I'm sorry to hear that, Sarah

 

[Avonia]

I'd really appreciate prayers right now.

A very dear friend of mine who I've spoke of before passed away last night. He was only 24. Was supposed to be coming out from England to stay with us for awhile (possibly move in) any time now, so my mom and I are in complete shock. So is his family. Right before Christmas, too.

I'm completely in shock and crying as I write this, to be honest. He was going through a lot at home and was coming out here to try and get out of it. We were talking about getting back together, too. Dated many years ago. And he was just starting to turn to God too.

Wow.

Sarah, so sorry to hear this - may God be with you.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Thanks again, Guys. For all the prayers and support.

God's been really helping me, and He's made it so that I found out a few things I needed to know -- partly so I didn't compeltely blame myself, which I'd started doing until last night. Which...would have destroyed me, I think.

He's also brought Adam's brother and I to the point of chatting, so we can be a support to each other in this hard time. Which is really needed for both of us.

I really don't know what I'd do without Him right now.

 

[DarylFawcett]

With my wife and I struggling over the very recent loss of our two pets only one day apart, I understand how you feel about this tragic loss of such a young person, especially during this time of the year.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Sorry to hear about your pets, Daryl. That must be awful. We lost the cat I grew up with 6 years ago, 2 weeks before CHristmas. Never easy.

It does make it harder this time of the year. He was supposed to be here for this Christmas with us. Sigh. We'd waited sooo long to be together offline. 6 whole years. It was going to happen literally any time now, too.

 

[Avonia]

With my wife and I struggling over the very recent loss of our two pets only one day apart, I understand how you feel about this tragic loss of such a young person, especially during this time of the year.

This is so difficult.

Blessings to your wife and you.

 

[TrustAndObey]

It does make it harder this time of the year. He was supposed to be here for this Christmas with us. Sigh. We'd waited sooo long to be together offline. 6 whole years. It was going to happen literally any time now, too.

Sarah, I had to take my youngest in for stitches last week, and while I was sitting there with him and feeling SO thankful that he didn't lose an eye, I realized once again that life is so precious and we're really not promised a tomorrow.

Death is a sad reminder of our mortality and of how important it is to make our choices now. Tomorrow may never come for us.

I know those words don't help but I think it's important to use death as a springboard in our own lives and as a lesson about valuing what we have and what we could lose.

I haven't lost anyone really close to me in several years but I do remember the pain it causes. It's a feeling that I hope never to feel again, but I know I will. Even Jesus wept over death. It's a sad reality that wasn't part of the original plan.

I pray for your peace during this sad time. I know this isn't easy.

 

[IntoTheCrimsonSky]

Sarah, I had to take my youngest in for stitches last week, and while I was sitting there with him and feeling SO thankful that he didn't lose an eye, I realized once again that life is so precious and we're really not promised a tomorrow.

Death is a sad reminder of our mortality and of how important it is to make our choices now. Tomorrow may never come for us.

I know those words don't help but I think it's important to use death as a springboard in our own lives and as a lesson about valuing what we have and what we could lose.

I haven't lost anyone really close to me in several years but I do remember the pain it causes. It's a feeling that I hope never to feel again, but I know I will. Even Jesus wept over death. It's a sad reality that wasn't part of the original plan.

I pray for your peace during this sad time. I know this isn't easy.

Amen, Sister.

I don't know how many people I've told over the past year how I really notice my own mortality now, after all that I went through and the other deaths. Yet even so...it's amazing how you still don't fully grasp it. To see someone so close to my own age, who I really thought would be in my life for as long as I could imagine...die so suddenly, and in such awful circumstances. *sigh*

You know what's sad? Seeing so many people this holiday season fighting and complaining about each other. Not wanting to be with family members, or certain friends. Petty stuff, when you consider the picture of how many there are that would give anything to have certain people back in their lives.

We truely take everything for granted. Then, when it's gone...we get angry because we want more. Yet, when you look back...how often was it that you DIDN'T want that person around you? Heck, even with Adam...so many times I could have spent time with him, and decided to go do something else because I figured he'd be around later or tomorrow. Not that one shouldn't live...but there's still a difference, I think. I'd give so much to be able to go back to those times now and say so many things to him...things that might have even prevented this. But you can't.

All that's left now is trusting that God knows best, no matter how much it hurts.

At least he's not suffering anymore...

 

[catlover]

I am so sorry IntotheCrimsonSky-to loose a dear friend at the time of the holidays...

 

[sentipente]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find strength in this difficult time.