Processing Pain
Jun 22, 2007 Uncategorized
.:mood:. Impressed
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Within a few weeks time span, two couples in our church lost babies at the 27th (or so) week of pregnancy. It has been an immensely sad season for both of them. At the same time, it has been interesting to see how each have approached processing this loss.
The first couple had a full blown memorial service, which was led by Paul (one of my co-pastors). I hear that he did a phenomenal job helping the family and friends process the loss of this little life. They celebrated the baby’s short life and painted pictures of hope.
The second couple have been using the web to process their loss. While they didn’t have a “formal” memorial service, they have been accomplishing the same purpose online. You can check out Kim’s (she is the mom) blog here: phoenix rising.
Two very different approaches — and both honor the life of these young creations of God. I am inspired by them both. It makes me think of this passage in 1 Peter:
1 Peter 3:15 “You must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.”
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