Death is always. Our society protects us from the reality of it, via police, EMT’s, Ambulances, and paramedics, but it is always there.
I wish I could offer better words, my friend.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Do you want me to chat with your daughter, or your wife, or you? Perhaps as an outside voice? Someone to vent at? I’m good at being vented at! I do have an ex-wife! ;)
If you need to come home, come. If you need to stay there, stay.
All of us here will back you 100%.
If you want to send the kids home for some time to get them relaxed and calm, let’s make arrangements.
We’re here for you, Johnny. And your family, as well.
Oh, my heart ached for you and your family as I read this. My heart breaks as an adult when one of my pets dies and has to leave me. The agony felt in a child is something I can’t even imagine. You are an awesome dad and missionary. God will continue to bless you, your kids and your wife. HE will give you the words they need to hear. HE will guide you on this difficult path you’ve chosen. Please know though that our community would not think any less of you if you decided to come home. Like someone above stated if you decide to just send the children home, then we’ll work together as a community to prepare a place for them to rest their heads. Keep on keepin’ on and know that we are praying and supporting you.
My tears are co-mingled with yours and Makenna’s. Everything in me wants to scream “this isn’t fair…this is too harsh”. God has a plan that I don’t understand. I have put my trust in His perfection. You are all in His hands, We’re here if the kids need to come home.
Ephesian 6:12-17
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests”.
This. This post reminded me today of what i do every day for a living. Why I do it. Why I have to keep going when i want to throw my hands up in the air and runaway to the comfort of an airconditioned office with marketing charts and untouchable goals of moneymaking.
Holy crap that’s some heavy, heady stuff.
Now the Lord had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights.
Jonah, 1. 17
but…
And the Lord spake unto the fish, and it vomited out Jonah upon the dry land.
Jonah, 2. 10
Johnny,
Death is always. Our society protects us from the reality of it, via police, EMT’s, Ambulances, and paramedics, but it is always there.
I wish I could offer better words, my friend.
If there is anything I can do, please let me know. Do you want me to chat with your daughter, or your wife, or you? Perhaps as an outside voice? Someone to vent at? I’m good at being vented at! I do have an ex-wife! ;)
If you need to come home, come. If you need to stay there, stay.
All of us here will back you 100%.
If you want to send the kids home for some time to get them relaxed and calm, let’s make arrangements.
We’re here for you, Johnny. And your family, as well.
Joshua
Wow. That’s all i can say.
Praying for you and your family Johnny.
Oh, my heart ached for you and your family as I read this. My heart breaks as an adult when one of my pets dies and has to leave me. The agony felt in a child is something I can’t even imagine. You are an awesome dad and missionary. God will continue to bless you, your kids and your wife. HE will give you the words they need to hear. HE will guide you on this difficult path you’ve chosen. Please know though that our community would not think any less of you if you decided to come home. Like someone above stated if you decide to just send the children home, then we’ll work together as a community to prepare a place for them to rest their heads. Keep on keepin’ on and know that we are praying and supporting you.
My tears are co-mingled with yours and Makenna’s. Everything in me wants to scream “this isn’t fair…this is too harsh”. God has a plan that I don’t understand. I have put my trust in His perfection. You are all in His hands, We’re here if the kids need to come home.
Ephesian 6:12-17
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests”.
This. This post reminded me today of what i do every day for a living. Why I do it. Why I have to keep going when i want to throw my hands up in the air and runaway to the comfort of an airconditioned office with marketing charts and untouchable goals of moneymaking.
Thank you, for reminding me today. Keep going.
x
Cath