![]() Though this is not my story to share, it remains heavy on y heart... so I will share my thoughts. The details will remain hidden.... My sister-in-law has proven to be an absolutely wonderful addition to our family. I believe God hand-picked her specifically for us... ok probably more so for my brother, but God also knew that we would need her too. We need her compassionate heart, her gentle presence, her understanding, her helping hands, her listening ears, truthful advice, her mountain size amounts of strength and motivation and so much more. She truly is beautiful inside and out! She gives and gives so much! And now, Jasmine, its our turn! It's our turn to love, listen, help and give! So I will start by giving some tough advice... let go! I know you've worked so hard and built some really tough skin. Thank God! These awesome gifts have gotten you this far and helped you accomplish so much. And right now, I know your heart is hurting... and keeping the layers and layers of tough skin on, won't help. It won't protect you from the hurt and it won't take away the pain; but it will help you through this journey. So let go cry get angry punch {Nick} - I hear he makes a good punching bag ;) don't worry about keeping it together... you will be comforted! In the words of Adoniram Judson, { "Thanks be to God, not–only for ‘rivers of endless joys above, but for ‘rills of comfort here below." } Rills are streams. And streams flow continuously! Thus, there will be a continuous stream of comfort. It might get a bit choppy, but it won't stay that way, because God has made a promise to take care of you and comfort you always! { For the Lord will not cast off forever. But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies. Lamentations 3:31-32 } This tells us that you always have a place in his heart and are ever under his eye and care. And because he is compassionate and full of grace he offers comfort to his children as they work through sorrow, delivering them from yuckiness and helping them find joy! Much like your earthly father did... when you fell down and hurt yourself, he was there to comfort you through the tears. And after, I'm sure there was a smile! And now as he prepares to leave this world, though he wont be there to physically comfort you, my hope for you is that you find that same comfort in your heavenly father. I know its not as easy to rely on, but he's got some pretty strong arms {and they are made for you}! Our arms are open for you too ;) Sorrow is only a part of this journey, though. Giving thanks is another part and perhaps the most important! Silly I know. But I am so thankful that God blessed us with you and all you are. I am also very thankful to your father for trusting Nick (and his family) to take care of you. So to your father I say, "Thank you Leonard. Thank you for sharing your daughter with us. Thank you for allowing us to experience her beauty and the joy she has brought to our lives! We will comfort her and take care of her, just as you have. It will be ok. Even better, it will be good.... you can let go!"
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