A Sad Day For Our Family
Our daughter-in-law Kristen awakened early this morning (2:00 AM) and was quite restless for the next forty-five minutes – wondering why she couldn’t sleep.
When she finally fell asleep, the phone rang. It was her mother, saying that Kristen’s forty-nine-year-old brother had just died from a drug overdose.
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I find it amazing how restless our soul becomes when something serious is happening to a family member or loved one.
It has been frustrating and sad for Jere, Kristen, and her mom to watch him destroy his life – knowing this day would eventually come if he did not change his ways.
Kristen is thirteen years younger, and can barely remember him not being a drug user.
Pray that this will be a wake-up call for his two sons (in their twenties), his exwife, and brother who lead similar lives.
Kristen’s mom with grandson Ian. Photo taken on Mother’s Day 2006.
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Pray for Kristen and her mom as they go through the grieving process.
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We are grateful that Kristen made a choice – as a young girl – to follow the Lord.
She is an awesome, godly, daughter-in-law.
Jere and Kristen – photo taken June 2006.
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This kind of day reminds us of the difference God makes in a life surrendered to Him.
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