I love my new home of these past two and a half years, however there seems to be more tragedy than usual around. The preschool/day care where I recently worked, and still occasionally substitute, is a prime example of that. Since I have been in the school's employ and aware of circumstances there, three separate parents of three different school students committed suicide. Another student was violently assaulted and raped by other children in their neighborhood. The most recent tragedy happened a few days ago when a 3 year old accidentally drowned. This is all in one school, not happening at the school itself, mind you, but in the home lives and families of school students. This is not including other situations that don't directly relate to that school. There have been other sad tragedies in the community and within our church family. I know I recently resolved to keep this online journal equal parts cheerful and melancholy, but perhaps this will give you insight into why melancholy is my near companion. On the front lines of ministry as my family and I are, I suppose we are more vulnerable to these most difficult times within families and communities. But really now, I could use a few more marriages and baby dedications to balance out the funerals and sorrowful events.
So, I'm mourning with those that mourn, ya'll (see here). I'm hugging my own family a little tighter and I'm realizing that you never know when your time might be up, and it wouldn't hurt to mend a few fences and (re)build a few bridges and most importantly "not let the sun go down on your(my!) anger" particularly with those who share one's address, and even over seemingly small and insignificant quarrels. It also doesn't hurt to make your peace with God, a.s.a.p., see here for details.
Say a prayer for us here in this community, please.
My hope:
"And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me,“Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
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