Our Hope

I know I've spoken about my sister Robin's

pastor in NC and the struggle of his precious

6 year old granddaughter, Mya.

The doctors have told them that short

of a miracle, which we know our God is

capable of performing,  there is

nothing more they can do for her.  They

are keeping her comfortable.  She's been in

quite a bit of pain recently.  My heart breaks

for these people.  I cannot imagine anything

worse than losing a child.  When Nathan

was in the hospital at 2 weeks old, another

child died while I was in the room with

him.  I watched her parents grieve.  I

just can't fathom the pain.  Prayers for

this little girl and her family are greatly

appreciated.  This card is in honour

of Mya.  I've been told that her countenance

and courage have been great testimony

to her caregivers as well as her personal

testimony of Christ her Savior.  At 6 years

old, this little girl may lead others to

Christ through her suffering and death.

While this doesn't take away the pain

her family and friends feel, it gives her

life meaning.  We know that if and when

Mya dies she will be with her Savior.

I always am reminded that our pain in

these situations is shared by and experienced

as well, by Jesus.  His example speaks

loudly in two words: 'Jesus wept'  (John 11:35)

Jesus knew perfectly well that He was going

to raise Lazarus from the dead.  And yet He

wept.  He understands our pain and goes

through it with us.  I don't know how I would

have gotten through John's death without 

Him and I know that Mya's family has and will

lean heavily on the Lord.   I have to admit

that I don't understand the death of

anyone, least of all a child.  I have told

God over and over that this is not fair.  But

none of us gets a vote.  We are here on

Earth to do God's will and when our mission

is accomplished, no matter how old we are,

He will call us Home.  Please pray for Mya

and her family.  We are all praying for a

MIRACLE!