August 20, 2013
How does this story of loss and
pain, and faith and hope continue to unfold?
Recently I went to a neighborhood friend's barbeque for their son who is one of Daniel's high school buddies. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with his friends from preschool, elementary and high school, and scouts, and many of their parents. It was great to see these kids who are now young adults and to hear their stories of new jobs, grad school, getting started in sandwich franchise businesses that are thriving, and more. I loved the opportunity to connect and was genuinely thrilled to see the vitality and hope in their young lives - it was a rich and beautiful evening.
One set of parents wanted to hear more specifically about our family's journey and we spent some time talking about Daniel and how his life and death continues to impact each of us in our family as well as many others.
I am fascinated - perhaps bordering on obsessed at times - with how this story, the story of Daniel's life and death is unfolding and "being told." At times I also fear that my obsession may interfere with living now and being fully present for my family.
Recently I went to a neighborhood friend's barbeque for their son who is one of Daniel's high school buddies. It was a wonderful opportunity to connect with his friends from preschool, elementary and high school, and scouts, and many of their parents. It was great to see these kids who are now young adults and to hear their stories of new jobs, grad school, getting started in sandwich franchise businesses that are thriving, and more. I loved the opportunity to connect and was genuinely thrilled to see the vitality and hope in their young lives - it was a rich and beautiful evening.
One set of parents wanted to hear more specifically about our family's journey and we spent some time talking about Daniel and how his life and death continues to impact each of us in our family as well as many others.
I am fascinated - perhaps bordering on obsessed at times - with how this story, the story of Daniel's life and death is unfolding and "being told." At times I also fear that my obsession may interfere with living now and being fully present for my family.
I pray that I find the balance
among these things and yet can fully embrace how our unique story is unfolding.
Lord, hear my prayer.
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