Monday, September 14, 2015

My quiver used to be full. (Psalm 127:3-5)


Psalm 127:3-5

 

 

New Living Translation (NLT)

 

Children are a gift from the Lord;
    they are a reward from Him.
Children born to a young man
    are like arrows in a warrior’s hands.
How joyful is the man whose quiver is full of them!

(Definition of QUIVER:  a case for carrying or holding arrows )

 

People are always telling me to have a “good day,” or have a “great day.” Usually I respond with “you too.” Every so often I give a different reply, “almost all my days are good”, “I only had one bad day in my life.” That day was September 15th, 2003. That was the day my 19 year old daughter took her own life.

 

Amanda, you missed so much…

You never fell in love…

You never saw your sister Alycia get married…

You never met your nephew, niece or brother-in-law…

You never saw your sister Abby go to a dance…

You missed so much !

 

What could I have done different?

 

When you lose a child, you lose a part of yourself.

 

Parents, take the time today and listen to your child. Really listen to what they have to say. It’s important to them, make it important to you. Then hug them and tell them how much you love them. Tell them you will always be there for them.

 

Joe



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