There's been so much going on. Lots of family bonding, school happenings, crazy students, husband traveling, and a tragedy. I will get to the rest of the happenings later. However, right now is not the time for that.
Two weeks ago my best friend Megan lost her 4 month old son. As of right now there is no definite reason why and as such the family thinks it was SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome. It is a very tragic thing to happen to children but it does happen. My biggest regret is never having met him. We had the opportunity but never did. I hurt for his parents, Megan and Alex, but they have been so strong thus far. Today at the memorial service we sang two worship songs. They are grieving parents but still find the strength to praise the Lord. They are reading a book which I think is called Heaven. Megan said earlier today it is helping them better understand where Jake is. They don't have a complete peace about the situation but they are leaning on each other and on Christ. It truly is amazing and a work of God. Honestly, it is something I cannot fathom or understand.
Their strength has been so encouraging though. It has changed some things in my marriage. It has shifted my thinking from a "why did this happen" to a "God is faithful in all things" mindset. They are a testament to Christ and I am incredibly thankful for them.
It's scary. When I was a daycare teacher we learned about SIDS every year. I have never known anyone directly affected by it. Now that I do, it makes me fearful.
