The setting of the sun...
I have been paying attention to the sunset these last few days. When does it really get dark? When did she really do it? That's the dark part...not really the sunset, but when, then why? But she did...
Greg has written about how he is holding up, strongly and for that I am so glad. Chris, Christa, Kristin, Cheryl, Pete, Tommy...mostly okay. Katie, not sure...It's just hard. It is trauma. It is unnatural.
I am so thankful for the various comments of encouragemnt, notes, emails, calls. Each one comes at a time when I am slipping some. Today my haircut with beautiful niece Molly, we both had to stop talking and just let some tears fall. And prayers...how I know we covet them. Thanks for that so much, all of you.
I am acutely aware this is so hard for everyone, her friends. I just can feel their own heartbreak. What a long week this is. Today I found something sweet, at least to me. Jackie Reitsma's blog from Feb. 26th. She has there an archived photo from the planetarium on March 2nd, 2005. It was taken about the time I left a voicemail on Laurie's cell phone. I am praying Laur heard my voice telling her I loved her and was praying for her and she saw that beautiful setting sun.
posted by Barb K @ 6:40 PM
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So - you probably already saw these on Sarah's blog but if not... you have the most adorable grandchildren! Seriously! But you know that already :)
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Holding you up in prayer, Barb! May God carry you these coming days, and only let you down when you are able to stand. You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you. Lean on Him, take him at His Word, cry out to Him with your every care.
you and your family are heavy on my heart this week. know i love you and that i am praying.
shelly cox
Barb-
I echo Jenna's thoughts tenfold. I've been feeling particularly down these last few days and couldn't put my finger on it. I know it is becasue I can't be with you tommorrow to share in the sorrow and comfort. You are so brave for going downtown tommorrow. I wish I could join you in any and all aspects, but I work and oddly enough, I have a dentist appointment tommorrow night. At first I didn't think twice about it, which is good in it's own sense. To be able to smile and live. My heart, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone who will shed a tear tommorrow for Laurie and for everyone who was effected by her life and her death, for many are stronger after reading your blog and others, Barb. I love you all and send a big hug to all.
Kristin Kleinau :)
I am sending you many big hugs. It is just not fair that you have to be going though this. I am so sorry.
I will be thinking of you all tomorrow, and most particularly, Laurie.
Regards,
Jenna W.
(a Buffalo Grove native)
Barb, I love you dearly. I am lifting you to the Father continually, and I know you are finding His strength in this time of need.
An Enormous Embrace,
Debbi Dunlap
Please know that tomorrow I will be thinking of your family and lifting you up in prayer. Although I don't know you and had just happened to stumble upon your blog, you have inspired me with your faith, perserverence and even joy in the face of your struggles.
I will keep an eye out for cardinals tomorrow. I just pray God will go before you and pour out His favor, His love and His Peace. He knows how you feel because His heart was the first to break last March 2.
Blessings,
Meg in VA beach
Just wanted you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers...may you feel God's peace as He holds you close...
I think the Boncimino Babes are coming downtown to meet at my place Sat. morning to reflect and be there for each other. I wish I could come and be with you on Friday, but I will have my thoughts centered on you and everyone who will be thinking of Laurie.
I love you.
Barb~ you have be on my mind all week. Although I can only imagine how difficult tomorrow will be for you, I pray that God will bring you peace. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers.
Just something I thought I should share with you:
I did not know Laurie, but I went to Impact at the same time she did. I've been away at school and don't have contact with many Willow people, so didn't hear about her death until a few weeks ago when I stumbled onto her site. Once I saw her picture, I remembered her face... and though I probably never talked to her, I remembered her smile distinctly. I think that says a lot about Laurie's life, that someone who didn't know her remembered her smile years later. I believe that will continue to be true for years to come, and that God has not stopped working through her life. I have thought and prayed for you all these last few weeks, and I have been inspired by Laurie to write encouraging notes to people who need them. Thank you for sharing your heart with all of us. You are surrounded by prayers!
I just came upon this blog through a link on a friend's blog --- and I've been keeping up with your posts for the past weeks and I have no idea what to say and I feel like I am intruding by writing anything... but I just wanted to let you know that I am touched by everything. How can you all be so strong and faithful? It's not your strength - I guess that is how. You have His strength and what a light you are shining to the world. I read some old posts today and read a bunch of posts about the cardinal stories - and although that isn't a language God uses for me, I did see my first cardinal of the year today - the brightest one I have ever seen and I just wanted to let you know I won't be able to look at a cardinal again without thinking of you all. From states away and only through words on a screen you all have touched me. You are going to be used in such a mighty way. You are using your pain to harness God's power in your life... and you will use that power to empower others to live a deeper and more purposeful life. May God's presence be with you this week - in whatever language He feels is best to speak to you....Thanks for you.
Barb. your daughter continues to insprire others. Her willingness to go the extra and bring others joy will always be a guidepost for others.
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