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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 7:02:59 AM
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coolfamily6
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It's not a pool drowning when a child wanders into a pool
I have to say from personal experience there is not always sympathy for a mom whose child drowns. There was a lot of questioning as to why I did not know where she was even though the police rpt showed she was away from me for about 5 minutes at the MOST.
This is not about not having sympathy for the baby. Believe me I have sympathy for the baby but where do you believe the baby is? She is in God's presence, no longer hurting. Her mother on the other hand will suffer, again personal experience talking, not only the loss of her baby but from the knowledge that she messed up and it cost her baby her life.
If you are a mom do you want to cast the first stone at this lady or love her like Jesus?
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 7:04:43 AM
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bzirk
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But there's something wrong with society when people are so hurried and harried that they cannot keep track of whether or not they dropped their child off.
My exact thoughts about this situation. Other than that, I pray for this mother and father.
As for GraceyGirl's request, I pray, pray and keep on praying. Because of what my husband does, I often find myself in situations where people are in horrible pain. I also do a lot of praying in the moment when I'm with the person who is in such pain, and the Lord is always faithful to help me say the right thing and more importantly when to say something and when not to say something. Mostly people just want to know that you're there for them.
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Great quote: I just ain't God and don't know it all. -- SonInMe1
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 7:45:40 AM
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buckifn
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Most of the hurting people I have dealt with after tragedy are not looking for words to make everything ok. They do appreciate someone caring enough to take the time to just sit and be with them...bring them food when they don't even have the strength to think about fixing food...running errands for them when all they want to do is stay isolated...and more than anything else pray for them unconditionally.
It sounds like you want to be that sort of friend. God bless you and help you to be there for her she is going to need friends like that for quite a long time.
As you said it's pointless to try to debate the mother's actions. A child is dead and others are grieving. Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in a way that helps your friend. I know He has never failed me when I have asked.
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 8:14:04 AM
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GraceyGirl
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It's 8 am here, and the funeral is today.
I am so thankful for your prayers as we (friends and family of the Edwards) walk through this painful experience.
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 8:14:42 PM
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GraceyGirl
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This morning found me sitting in a chair in LCC with hundreds of others loving and supporting the Edwards family. Understandably quiet and solemn, there was still a tone that seemed somewhat out of place there. Coming in, we had all seen the reporters, photographers and camera men in the parking lot. As the service progressed, I found myself wishing they'd been allowed in for the brief glimpse of Heaven we were all subject to.
The tears rolled down my face, as with countless others I'm sure, we listened to Dr. Faust speak. The worship leader took the stage then and I'm sure mine wasn't the only mind wondering, "Worship? At a funeral?" But yes, worship. At a funeral. We sang about God's goodness, how no matter what, He is still our God. We lifted voices that were broken and gasping through grief to declare that even though God gives and takes away, we will bless His name.
Even more tears fell as I watched the photo montage of Jenna's life. What I saw there, in those still pictures, was a little girl who was marvelously loved. You could see it in Chris's eyes as they shone with pride, in Jodie's as she laughed, and in Eli's as his little grin announced, "This is MY sister." The pastor stood up then and spoke of why tragedy befalls us, and how we get through it. Underneath all of the talking this morning was the common thread of great faith. The Edwards'. Our own. His for us.
At the end of the service, we sang one more song. The strains of Amazing Grace rang out across the sanctuary and we all came to the realization that this was the last song. There would be no more for this precious little one, and that soon, the busyness of life would fill up this place for most of us. A couple to my left suddenly stood up, standing tall and singing out as tears raced down their faces. For about ten whole seconds I watched them, and then my own feet defied me as they pushed me to stand. Within seconds, others were own their feet as well. The worship ministers face was telling as he watched this unified display of faith and mercy rise up behind the Edwards. No words were sung for several moments as the music and the trueness of God washed over all of us there. And then I watched as my friend stood to her feet, took the hand of her husband and the hand of her friend and raised them up. Even in death, even in grief, victory. Victory rose up in a wave of faith and love.
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All I want is You ~ All I crave is You
All I want is You ~All I crave is You
My soul pants for God and God ALONE!!
~Misty Edwards
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/25/2008 8:22:53 PM
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bzirk
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Isn't that a familiar pattern from the Lord -- victory comes after death. Whew!
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may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13
Great quote: I just ain't God and don't know it all. -- SonInMe1
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 8/27/2008 10:08:15 PM
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buckifn
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only in death can we truly find life.
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RE: Tragic death in Cincinnati - 9/5/2008 5:31:45 PM
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revbob4God
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First of all, if you intend to counsel or provide kind words to this person, refrain from saying "God's will" "God needed a little angel" or "I know how you feel."
Second, I have read all the posts and I did not hear any judgment passed on the unfortunately stupid act that caused the death of this poor little child. Saying the act was stupid is not judgmental. It was stupid. Call it stupid, call it negligent you cant ignore it and unfortunately the woman's feelings are not going to be spared here or anywhere else, especially not in court. Just be there to listen with unconditional positive regard and support. Pray with her. Prepare yourslef to hear a lot worse than what you already heard. people do not take it well and are not real forgiving of individuals who put children in harm's way for ANY reason.
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For thus saith the Lord that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; he hath established it, he created it not in vain, he formed it to be inhabited: I the Lord; and none else.
Isaiah 45:18
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