Yesterday morning, I was thinking about my grandson, Criag, who died 6 years ago at age 21. We all think of him around this time of year. October is Thanksgiving in Canada. Craig loved Thanksgiving, because he loved turkey. He once asked his mom why they didn’t make all turkeys to be dark meat. We would play games after a terrific meal, and he loved games. His favorite was Gestures. We had to act things out, like Charades, and we would all be laughing long and loud.
November 20th is Craig’s birthday. His mom went and stayed with his brother, Jordan, for the weekend. Jordan misses Craig terribly. They were inseparable as they grew up. Jordan was like a puppy following Craig around, doing everything he did. They loved scooters, hockey, swimming, bike tricks, paint ball and skate boarding.
I was thinking of Craig yesterday morning. Usually, when I think of him, I am okay. I think of how I will see him in heaven. But yesterday, I just felt pain at the thought of his death – pain in my heart and soul. I said to God, “Oh Lord, pour your peace over my pain.” Immediately, I felt the pain leave and had peace. My body felt relaxed and I was thankful for God’s comfort.
God loves Craig more than I do, more than his mother or brother. God died for Criag, and on the resurrection day they will meet face to face. We will all meet together in a joyful reunion. Well, these are my beliefs. I know other people believe differently.
These verses from the Bible, which I read last night before going to sleep, describe what God does for me and for those who ask him.
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalm 34:17-19
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me and delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him and were radiant; their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out and the Lord heard him and saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear him and delivers them.” Psalm 34:4-7
Some pictures of Craig and Jordan.
This is a wonderful tribute to Craig, but even more so to God. For only God can take away the pain. I love how God meets us where we are, in happiness, in grief. He’s always with us. Blessings!
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Thanks, Victoria. I love how God helps us too. What a wonderful God we have.
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Thank you, Belle, for opening your heart and life to us. Your honesty and faith are appreciated. Thank you for sharing your deepest thoughts.
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Thank you also for your kind comment.
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“Pour your peace over my pain” i just saved that it was so incredibly powerful
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Thank you Bethany. It was what I pictured I needed.
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I need that too. I will repeat the prayer
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Thank you so much for sharing ❤ ❤ ❤ Praise God for His peace in our hard times. His love overwhelms our pain.
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Yes, it really does. God’s promises are true. He is the strength of our lives.
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Amen! You are so right!
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Beautiful tribute to your grandson. Lovely pictures. I love how you continue to depend on God in your time of grief. May God continue to bless you.
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Thank you, Charlene.
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Nice pictures
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Thank you very much.
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So much love I feel in this one, I know he would be proud and happy as well for all the love that is shown
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Glory to God
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