I woke up today exhausted, having cried myself to sleep grief-stricken over the loss of a little girl Id never met, yet grown to love. I reached over and hugged my babies, first overcome with thankfulness for their health, then overcome with guilt — for today Kim and Andrew wake up with one less baby to hug. I am angry that my pitiful, mortal brain lacks the Divinity to see the plan in play, to understand the purpose in allowing such a tiny body to suffer so much and then die. I am hurting as I grieve for my friend, for the brutalness of everything she has already endured, and for the unfathomable which is still to come. I wish I could take some of her pain. I cannot imagine the hurt she is feeling. No parent should ever have to bury their child. There is nothing I can do to ease Kim and Andrews pain, it is THEIR pain after all, and they must experience it to move beyond it. The only thing I can do is pray, so pray I will. There is one more thing I can do though... I can share the link to their fundraising page. Lucy spent most of the last six months of her life in the hospital, and I cannot begin to imagine the costs associated with that. As the Bradford family mourns their loss, hopefully we can help ensure they arent burdened by the bills which will come. Even if all you can give is $1, please consider clicking the link. And please continue to pray for the Bradfords. May the Lord provide them with peace and their hearts with comfort. https://giveforward/fundraiser/wgz5/lucy-s-fight-leukemia-picked-the-wrong-girl?utm_source=giveforward&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=dashboard&shareid=2694800
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 11:24:02 +0000