Life is fragile, but we need not be brittle.
My middle son, Noah, is struggling right now with having to face the fragility of human life. He knew in theory how death can strike and hit head on when least expected, but unfortunately he is learning this in actuality now. He has a friend who has just been declared brain dead after a severe car accident. The young man will be taken off of life support tomorrow so that his mother’s birthday will not coincide with the actual date of her son’s death.
When I think of the fragility of life I tend to see it as a beautiful, precious piece of the finest China that ever existed. It’s tough and beautiful, but it can break and shatter under the right circumstances. One plate may fall and receive a chip out of the rim, while another falls the same way and shatters. It’s not something that we can dictate or predict. We just have to keep on using the China and enjoying it as we have it. Don’t put it away thinking it’s too fragile to ever use. It’s beauty is meant to be appreciated, and it is meant to be used as a means of practical service to those around you.
I am praying that Noah learns through this trial of life that regardless of how hard it can get, he is still taking every breath courtesy of a loving and sovereign God. When the breath ceases, God’s sovereignty does not. His goodness and reign are never ending. Even though life is fragile, indeed, we need not be brittle. Brittleness comes from the stiffness we acquire when we stop acknowledging that our spirit must yield and take comfort from the Giver of all good things. When we lose the elasticity in our necks and our knees that allows us to bend our heads and knees in prayer then we have become very vulnerable to snapping and crumbling under pressure.
{{{{{{{{{{{noah and friend and family}}}}}}}}}}}Holding them ALL close in prayer today - with love.
What a beautiful post Claire.
Life really is precious, and sometimes lessons like that must be learned the hard way. Learning this lesson does help with trying to live each day to the fullest though. I hope Noah is able to gain some good insight out of such a tough situation.
I am praying today for all those involved.
Jade
Good post Knee Deep. A coworker lost her baby that was due in about 2 weeks. This young couple make me think there is hope for our country. They seem to be the ideal young couple and this happens. Life is brittlle. Friday this young lady was all smiles, and Friday night no heartbeat for the baby. Bulldog Out!!!
Miz Claire,
My heart hurts for Noah, and his friends family. Please give them huge hugs from here.
This also reminds me that tomorrow is not guaranteed, and we should never let the sun go down on hurtful words.
Hugs and prayers from Ky.
Claire - am so sorry to read the news…it has to be a tough time all around. There’s something in Eastern philosophy about the immortality and evolution of the soul…and though it may sound weird, about our souls being on earth for as long as they need to be to complete the jobs they have set out to do. We often say that those who leave young have more evolved souls and therefore need to be on earth for a shorter period of time.
That said, the leaving of one’s physical body - is rarely pretty…and my heart goes out to all those touched by this tragedy. Not an easy time….and my prayers for you all.
Thank you all for the well wishes, thoughts and prayers. I have been very sad today thinking about Graham and his family. It truly is a tragic situation all around. Your words have all been comforting and I will certainly pass them on to Noah at this time.
I meant to say life is indeed fragile.Thanks for sharing. Bulldog Out!!
I knew what you meant Bulldog.:)
I hope that your friend recovers from the physical aftermath of a still birth quickly. I know the healing of the heart and mind will take a quite a while.
Claire
Prayers, and more prayers go out to Noah and your family and
friends. I know through experience with my own boys just how
devastating a young life lost can be. This must be so painful for
you also, just trying to help him heal and grow through this loss.
May God be with you all. Hugs, Nancy