Yesterday
morning, I was thinking about my grandson, Criag, who died 6 years ago at age
21. We all think of him around this time of year. October is Thanksgiving in Canada.
Craig loved Thanksgiving, because he loved turkey. He once asked his mom why they
didn’t make all turkeys to be dark meat. We would play games after a terrific meal,
and he loved games. His favorite was Gestures. We had to act things out, like
Charades, and we would all be laughing long and loud.
November 20th
is Craig’s birthday. His mom went and stayed with his brother, Jordan, for the
weekend. Jordan misses Craig terribly. They were inseparable as they grew up.
Jordan was like a puppy following Craig around, doing everything he did. They
loved scooters, hockey, swimming, bike tricks, paint ball and skate boarding.
I was
thinking of Craig yesterday morning. Usually, when I think of him, I am okay. I
think of how I will see him in heaven. But yesterday, I just felt pain at the
thought of his death – pain in my heart and soul. I said to God, “Oh Lord, pour
your peace over my pain.” Immediately, I
felt the pain leave and had peace. My body felt relaxed and I was thankful.
These verses
from the Bible, which I read last night before going to sleep, describe what
God does for me and for those who ask him.
“The righteous cry out, and the Lord
hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.
The Lord is near to those who have a
broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit.
Many are the afflictions of the
righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.” Psalm 34:17-19
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me and
delivered me from all my fears. They looked to him and were radiant; their
faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried out and the Lord heard him and
saved him out of all his troubles. The angel of the Lord encamps all around
those who fear him and delivers them.”
Psalm 34:4-7
Pictures of Craig and Jordan.
