This is the hardest thing I have found myself writing about. Sharing it publicly makes it even more difficult, but I know that there are many who will want to offer their support and love and I know that it is needed.
Last night, as he was returning home after spending several weeks helping his dad in California, my brother-in-law, Patrick, was killed in a car accident. At this time, I don't know any details. My heart is breaking for my little sister, Beth. Thankfully, Lil was with her when she found out. Nothing makes this easier, but knowing that Heavenly Father put Lil in the right place at the right time brings me some degree of comfort. And now I cling to my testimony of the plan of salvation, while part of me hopes against all hope that this will all turn out to be a huge mistake.
Death is a part of life, that, while I understand in purpose, I struggle to accept in practice. No matter how much I remind myself that it is part of God's plan and essential to progression, I cannot erase the pain it leaves for those that must continue this phase of life. I also have to think that Patrick must also be suffering as he watches his most precious ones' sorrow. My heart, my mind, my body, all ache for my little sister. I would do anything to take away her pain, but that is beyond my power. I know that Heavenly Father will comfort her, but I know that she will suffer beyond my comprehension in that process. I know that she will grow and be a stronger, better woman than I can imagine, but how desparately I wish she did not have to learn those lessons this way. I'm sure we will never fully understand in this life, why Patrick had to leave her and their little son at this time. I pray that she will feel our Savior's love in every dimension of her soul. I pray that comfort will come to her as she struggles to find some new normal in her life. I pray that she will be given the strength she needs for herself and her baby. Please think of them and pray for them. They need all the love they can find right now.
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15 comments:
Tears are flowing for Beth and all of your family right now. I feel so heartbroken for her. I am sending all my prayers your way. I know it doesn't make sense, and I know Heavenly Father has a plan. Beth is an amazing woman. I pray she will feel the Savior's comforting love and peace.
Oh Jenn,
I am so sorry. I feel robbed -- I never even got to meet him, yet everyone spoke so highly of him that I felt I knew him in a way. And now ... I don't know what to say. I am just so sorry.
Beth, I love you.
My heart goes out to Beth. I am praying for her and James that they can feel the Savior's love through all the pain. I am so sorry.
Jenn, We love you guys so much and are so sorry for this tragedy. We are praying for Beth and James and for all of your family. I am so grateful that the Savior is in our lives to help your family through this.
Jenn, our prayers are with you and your family. Your comments made me cry, but they are so beautiful. We all love Beth, and Ruth and I pray that the Savior will wrap his arms around her and carry here through this terrible time. May God bless you all. We send our love.
So sorry for your loss guys. I'm glad you're such a close family so Beth can have lots of support. Hope you all are doing OK. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
i am so sorry, jenn. i don't know her, but i have a friend whose husband was killed on a scooter, and it is so hard. Our prayers are with your family.
When Christijan lost his fiance to a car accident I remember wishing I could take all his pain away and make it so that the accident never happened. I realized that Heavenly Father loved Christijan even more than I did and DID have the power to fix it all. The only thing I could believe then, and believe even more now, is that there must be something so much more wonderful in store for Christijan--something that would more than make up for the pain he was in--in order for a loving Heavenly Father to allow him to go through his loss. While your sister and all your family is in pain (and all weep with you, even the Savior himself, for the sorrow you suffer at this time) remember to hope--there is a plan and someone who loves you in charge.
I am so so sorry to hear this terrible news. I too know that death is inevitable, but it is so hard when it happens to someone so young and full of life. My heart goes out to Beth. We will be praying for her and James. I can't even imagine. Our love and prayers
joanna and family
I am so sorry to hear such tragic news. This is the second unexpected death that I've learned about this week and it just reinforces the fact that we just never, ever know when we or our loved ones will be called home. I know Beth is devastated beyond my ability to comprehend right now. We love you and your family so much and you will definitely be in our thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear such sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Hang in there.
I am at a loss for words. My heart is breaking for Beth & James. I cannot even imagine what she is going through. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this very sad time. What you wrote by the way was very touching.it made me cry. I know that I would feel the same way if it was one of my sisters. You are all so lucky to have each other. I know Beth needs all the love & support she can get right now. Love
Lots and lots of love to you and your family!
Praying for you and your family. Love you guys...I wish I could give you a HUGE hug.
Lisa :)
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