Saturday, April 14, 2012

It Is Well


Dear Friends,

By now you know our sweet Annleigh had an appointment with the angels yesterday morning. And though we weep with her loss, we are overwhelmed with this thing called love that has cascaded upon us from around the world.

Brotherhood, fellowship, friendship & love are immeasurable. The love and care from the CUPC family is beyond words. Beyond words, but please know I love you back reallll hard.

To my internet friends, please know I am endeavoring to read every message but cannot catch up reading to even reply in any way. 1000's of messages. The care sent from you astounds me. My preacher forum brothers are amazing. Somebody share my love with me CAF brothers who have been so kind. WSFB, APF, AMF, I love you guys. One should never underestimate the power of the brotherhood. As soon as I can I will express myself to you online.

We placed a cross and candles across the street from hour home where Annaleigh had her appointment with the angels. Though we understand this is purely symbolic, it helps us to know that we are not alone.

The care of the paramedics, officers, Conroe Regional & Herman Memorial PICU caregivers was beyond imagination. Our two nurses, special special special. The care of the Riley Smith family, beyond excellent.

Please pray for Scott, who was the last one through that door before Annaleigh and Bishop went for their walk. Karen & Larry, who feel so bad things happened on their side of the street. Our family who though we know Annaleigh is in a much better place, she left a great big empty place. The CUPC family, who hurts with us and serves to make our pain less, even through their own.

Also pray for Bishop, The Killer Guard Poodle, he tried to get help and stayed on guard with our little angel. Now he knows something is wrong and somebody is missing. His little snack sneaking buddy is not doing her job. Bishop, I salute you buddy. No more off brand snacks, nothing but the best Begging Strips in big bags anymore.....

The only adequate words I am really able to share with confidence are found in an old leather book and are the words of a broken hearted parent upon the death of her child......

It Is Well.......

rks


2 comments:

Erin Powell said...

Your words are so eloquent. We continue to pray for Redonia, as well as the entire Smith family. We are so saddened that this has happened to your family. We will continue to pray for peace that passes all understanding and for the strength for Redonia to continue on.

Erin and Amaya Powell

Tracey Maddox Jackson said...

With my father being a UPC minister I know what it is like being a minister and having to keep pushing on even when things get dark. But as I spoke to my dad today I told him that I admired your faith like no other minister and leader (besides my father) I have ever meet in my life. Your family and church family have truly been blessed to have you as there leader. I am so sorry for the lose of your angel baby but I pray gods blessing and strength on you like never before. God bless and my your sweet doll baby live in everyone hearts forever until the lord calls everyone home to celebrate.