There are so many terrible things that happen in this world. I have been closely following this event the past couple of days and I do not remember the last time that my heartstrings have been pulled so hard. Earlier this week, a couple in Jackson, Michigan got in a car accident and the pregnant wife was killed. After some surgery they were able to deliver the baby girl, who was born not breathing. They were able to recesitate her, however, she showed no improvement and ended up passing last night.
Here is the link to Chad Cole's blog (it followed their whole pregnancy- up until present day):
http://sadandchara.blogspot.com/
I will say, it's a horrific and heartbreaking situation, but I am referencing it for two reasons:
1) To ask everyone who reads this to pray for Chad Cole. I've never met the man, but I can only imagine his pain- to have gone from being an excited, expectant parent to suddenly being overwhelmed with feelings of lonlieness and helplessness.
2) To point out how incredible it is to see a man going through such suffering, but using that suffering to bring glory to God. The grace of God somehow reflects through this entire, awful situation.
It is almost like a modern day story of Job. But let's all remember what happened to Job in the long run: he continued to point to the Lord, and worship Him even in the middle of the worst hardships a man could face... but in the end, the Lord blessed him tenfold. I pray that will happen for this sweet man as well.
Maybe it's the fact that our son (Lord-willing) will be born so soon- but, this is such a touching story. It puts so much into perspective for me. It's amazing how right when we need a reminder of how well we have it, and how precious life is, God sends the perfect lesson our way to readjust our lenses.
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It is tragic, but an amazing story of keeping your faith in the midst of trials. I read that blog post and cried!
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