For my friend Marsha, in celebration of her son Christian

Last night, a new friend of mine, Marsha, lost her incredible three year old son in a tragic accident. Marsha was a fellow homeschooling mom and a contributor to Heart of the Matter. Her dear son, Christian, has now gone home into Jesus' arms.

Words cannot begin to express the pain I feel in my heart for her and her family. As a Christian, I should find comfort and meaning in the fact that he is home in Jesus' arms. As a mother, and a sinner, I want him home in his dear mother's arms.

The night this happened, I was up until the wee hours with another mutual friend, crying with her and trying to think what we could do for our friend and sister in Christ. What can you do to help a grieving parent? What would give me peace if the unthinkable happened in my family? What can you say to help carry the burden or take away the hurt? The answer I came up with is, NOTHING.

Sadly, there is NOTHING I can do for my friend.
Only HE can see her through this.
Only HE has a plan, that will somehow bring a blessing out of what seems like an awful nightmare and only HE will make it possible for her to hold her son again and spend eternity with him and our Lord.

I can do nothing but pray and turn my sights to Him. Perhaps not expecting to find the answers or understanding, but to be able to accept that there are no true answers for me and I will perhaps never fully understand why this was allowed to happen, and that's okay. As a mother, I can hurt for my friend. As a Christian, I can pray for her family. I can grieve their loss on earth and celebrate the life of this little boy and the time they had with him. Time that I know with all my heart she did not ever forsake.

And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.1 Corinthians 12:26

As I was writing this post. These lyrics kept playing over and over in my head so I wanted to include them.

Days like these are just a test of our will.
Will we walk or will we fall?
Well, I can almost see the top of the hill,
And I believe it's worth it all.
In a little while, We'll be with the Father;
Can't you see Him smile?
In a little while, We'll be home forever,
In a while.... We're just here to learn to love Him;
We'll be home in just a little while.

I know my dear friend's child was taught to love Jesus.
I know he is home with our Father in heaven.
I know my friend and her family are Christians.
The Bible tells me she will see her son again.

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going. John 14:1-4

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At this time there is no memorial fund information for donations. Marsha has requested that people continue to talk about her son and remember him and celebrate his life. If you have posted a tribute you can link up to it at Heart of the Matter.

Cards or Correspondence can be mailed to:
David and Marsha Drews
c/o Rachel Harris
12830 N. Cypress Lane
Tomball, TX 77377

If you don't know quite what to do or say. There is a lovely post with some loving guidance by SisterLisa here. Heather/Sprittibee also has a touching tribute and links to others and Amy S. has shared a video of Christian that is not to be missed! It is a true celebration of his life and his adorable personality.