My condolences. It is my hope that these words of the Holy Scriptures, prove to be supportive in this difficult and painful time…..
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org
My condolences. It is my hope that these words of the Holy Scriptures, prove to be supportive in this difficult and painful time…..
John 11:32-45
32 And so Mary, when she arrived where Jesus was and caught sight of him, fell at his feet, saying to him: “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” 33 Jesus, therefore, when he saw her weeping and the Jews that came with her weeping, groaned in the spirit and became troubled; 34 and he said: “Where have YOU laid him?” They said to him: “Lord, come and see.” 35 Jesus gave way to tears. 36 Therefore the Jews began to say: “See, what affection he used to have for him!” 37 But some of them said: “Was not this [man] that opened the eyes of the blind man able to prevent this one from dying?”
38 Hence Jesus, after groaning again within himself, came to the memorial tomb. It was, in fact, a cave, and a stone was lying against it.39 Jesus said: “TAKE the stone away.” Martha, the sister of the deceased, said to him: “Lord, by now he must smell, for it is four days.”40 Jesus said to her: “Did I not tell you that if you would believe you would see the glory of God?” 41 Therefore they took the stone away. Now Jesus raised his eyes heavenward and said: “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 True, I knew that you always hear me; but on account of the crowd standing around I spoke, in order that they might believe that you sent me forth.” 43 And when he had said these things, he cried out with a loud voice: “Laz´a·rus, come on out!” 44The [man] that had been dead came out with his feet and hands bound with wrappings, and his countenance was bound about with a cloth. Jesus said to them: “Loose him and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews that had come to Mary and that beheld what he did put faith in him;
Please go to the following link for more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage
http://www.jw.org
Ben and Ericka,
Why this happened to Katelyn and you doesn't make sense, and I often think about your little girl and think of you two. I can't help but think about what could be different if she had lived, but then I remind myself there was a reason. Katelyn I never got to meet, but I know she will always be a memory with me. I feel sad that I only got to know Katelyn as you all were saying goodbye, but that goodbye was so strong. Katelyn's short presence had a meaning, and I know you two must grieve everyday, but know I am here for you for whatever cause and pray for you two and Ethan.
Mommy, knows how hard this has been for my daughter Ericka and Ben. No one can imagine the pain we all felt that day, or even still today. Katelyn was perfect in every way. I want you both to know that I visit her often and tell her how great you two would have been as her parents and that Ethan would have loved her very much and made those funny faces at her. Cloie would have loved to had another girl to play with, and Aaron would have gave her wonderful kisses.
Nana's heart aches as does mommy's and daddy's. Ben and Ericka, I am so sorry and my heart is with you everyday.
Love Mommy
I cant even begin to imagine the pain you guys have had to go through. Just remember that I am here for you and will always be the crazy aunt carrie. I love you and miss you guys!! Ethan is a very lucky kid to have such amazing parents and such a beautiful sister! Thank you for being my brother and sister.
Carrie
Ben and Ericka:
I know that you have been through alot. Stay strong! Life is a mystery, but God gave you each other, and that is a blessing in itself so hold tight to that. I love you both very much. Katelyn is a lucky girl, and so is "E" man. Thank you for being such great people. This world needs more people like you. Buddy and I are ALWAYS here for you. We are only a phone call away, or a quick drive down the street. Like I said, stay strong, and remember the good memories. She is a precious little girl.
Love Always,
Robin
