the silver lining of every cloud

[josheezammit 0]

I have not posted but twice this week, i did not jump at all, I have been sitting in my office for the past few days, just milling over pictures of my dearly departed friend and youth group member Matthew Willis, I miss him a ton and can't imagine whats gonna happen to my youth without him. He was my elmer's glue, he was the bonding point of the whole youth group, you would have loved Matt if you ever got to meet him. I have thought about these things and felt sorrow shake my soul all week long, and then the clouds break literally. On my Way to work the cool texas breeze rushing through my car, i looked up like I have so many time before and right above my church, shinning the brillant sun, on the face of the building Matt's funeral, was a hole in hte clounds just to bring a little sun to our sad day, i can't lie it mad me smile, it made me cry, it made me thankful for the years I had with Matt, the rest of my youth, and all those that i love, including you. The sky I see today I now share with you, who are part of my silver lining. Thanks for your support this week.

Ahh, what a wonderful world.

[wmw999 2,589]

And thank you very much for sharing that. Appreciating what we have is one way to deal with losing something so precious.

I can't imagine losing a child; a good friend lost her 22-year-old daughter a couple of years ago in a house fire. The thought is appalling. Everyone is some mother's precious, beautiful baby.

His parents must be glad he had an impact on so many lives -- make sure and remind them periodically how much he counted.

Wendy W.

There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown)

[outlawhottie 0]

Sorry about your frind. I'm glad that you finally have some sunshine in your life. Reading what you wrote has finally opened my eyes a little more. Thanks for your word. The Lord works in mysterious ways. Glad He could help ya. Keep smiling and you have a frined here if you need one.

Sherri