Scott got a good night's sleep last night. They had the family viewing today at 1:30. Emily and I were privileged to be able to go with him and his parents. Scott and his parents went in first and we stood outside and prayed for comfort and peace for Scott in that moment. Scott was very strong, stronger than I was. She was beautiful and peaceful.
Afterwards, Scott, Clif and I went for a walk around the block and were able to talk about how we might minister to him in the coming days, the fellowship was sweet.
Earlier we found out that Jordan Thomas will be preaching at our church this Sunday, what an incredible act of love for a hurting brother.
The Jarvis family is on the way in and will be here around 5. They will have time to go to the funeral home and see Jill.
Scott is holding up amazingly well right now, and I pray that God would continue to sustain him. I've heard of God giving an extra measure of grace to people in difficult times, now I can say that I've seen it and perhaps even experienced it some.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Today So Far
Posted by JB at 4:15 PM
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My heart breaks for Scott and his family. I have known Scott for several years, but I never got the privilege to meet Jill (and I understand it would have been a privilege!) I have poured my heart out to God for strength and comfort during these trying times. I know God is faithful and He will lift up Scott and his family at this time. I pray you feel his arms of love right now.
Marcy (Wallace) Dugger
I wish I had a better mastery of the English language, but there is a song Donny did a while back that runs thru my heart and prayers:
His Strength is Perfect,
when our strength is gone.
He'll carry us, when we can't carry on.
Braced in His Power, the weak become strong.
His Stength is Perfect.
Susan and Marty Barnes
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