ISAAC JAMES WHEELER
on saturday morning we went to a memorial service for a stillborn baby named isaac james. his parents are friends of ours. we have suffered, sorrowed, sobbed, and prayed through this with them. the service was absolutely wonderful. it was filled with peace, hope, and so much love. i know it may sound strange, but i just kept thinking how much i felt like worshipping god. in human terms, one void of god, that would sound almost sacreligious, but to a believer, there is understanding and empathy. it was absolutely the undeniable presence of the holy spirit that i was sensing. not a joy over the circumstances, but joy in the hope god gives. i've been so overwhelmed with the entire families strength and felt such pride as ethan got up to talk about his son and this circumstance they've found themselves in. please continue to pray for their healing. as things get back to normal and they are forced to move forward, there will definately be obstacles and they will need prayer and support.
i wanted to share the poem i read at the service, in case you were not able to make it. maybe you do not know the family but know someone else who's gone through a similar tragedy. i hope it can be a blessing and comfort.
beautiful
beautiful you are, a gift from god
a treasure in deed to keep
we planned for your arrival each day
anticipation stole our sleep
god's plans were different than those we had
for he gives and he takes away
his plans were for you to take residence up
in eternity's angelic place
the pain endured was like nothing i've felt
and the grief overcame like death
but a loving savior with plans unknown
set my heart and mind at rest
he took my pain and every tear
and he gave me new eyes to see
and in the shadow of his wings
his grace was enough for me
today the heaven's shout praises aloud
for all the world to hear
for a saint has received his inheritance
one void of suffering and tears
and though i do not understand your plans
or grasp your sovereign will
my father, savior, Shepherd, and king
for your glory i will learn to be still
may i let this journey speak words of life
to grow closer in love with you
for it all be in vain if i cannot see
all things beautiful alone are in you
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thank you so much for sharing this poem. it was absolutely beautiful and meaningful. i too felt an amazing presence during the service. hope that you are feeling better...heard you had the heebie-jeebies! i am gone for the next week and a half so we can discuss co-op when i get back around the 15 or so. love you
Thank you so much, Steph.
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