our family story

I realize it's been a little while since I've updated...I will try to get something up in the near future - but for now, I ask that you continue to pray for our dear friends, John and Kristen.  They just suffered the loss of their stillborn daughter this past week, after losing Kristen's father earlier this month.  My faith tells me that this is all God's loving plan - and that He will work all things for His glory.  Right now, I'm having a VERY hard time resting in those truths...I know that God is our loving heavenly Father, but right now I don't understand why this is happening.  I find myself just stopping and crying for their loss - Kristen is like my second sister, so this isn't something I can easily put out of my mind.  I feel so helpless - because I can't even comprehend what it would be like.  I just keep thinking of how strong Kristen is - even though her heart is broken right now. I know there's nothing I can say or do to help make the pain go away - I just continue to cry out to the Lord -- in anger, frustration, pain -- while trying to rejoice for the many blessings He has given all of us - that we do not deserve.  We are not promised a life free from pain; so please pray for understanding.

I'm not asking for sympathy - simply asking you to pray...for understanding and rest for J + K.  I'm asking you to cherish your family and friends...I'm asking you to think on life eternal - because I know that if we didn't have the Lord right now, there would be absolutely NO hope.  Although it's difficult to see and feel that hope, I know that it is there - to come. 
We love you and will always remember you, Natalie Lynn.  We know that your Grandpa B is taking care of you in Heaven.