A friend of ours recently lost both of his parents in a tragic airplane crash last week here in Atlanta. The small aircraft was bound for St. Simon's Island and contained Ron's folks as well as another couple who the plane belonged to.
Attending the funeral Sunday was tough because, not only did it conjour up the memories of my own experience of losing a parent, but it once again confirmed to me just how fragile life really is. But, one remark made as a part of the eulogy by Ron's brother really stuck with me.
Ron's mother had really dreaded riding in such a small aircraft; in fact, she had initially resisted going on the trip because of this hesitation. Finally, she gave in and commented, "you know, when it's my time to go, then it's my time to go..."
She then added, "we're packed up, prayed up and ready to go..."
There can be no greater source of comfort than to know that a loved one is assured of what will happen to them after this much-too-short-and-unpredictable life. Hugs and prayers to the entire Byrne family during this tough time........
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Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers to the Byrne family as well. We pray that God will miraculously meet them at every turn, in ways both predictable, and unpredictable, so that there is no mistaking the fact they they are loved, cherished, strengthened, and upheld my the One who knows them best every hour of every day. Blessings to every member of the Byrne family and all of the friends supporting them at this time.
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