tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post1644469129697751163..comments2023-09-23T02:47:24.979-05:00Comments on Mourning for Micah: The Promise of HeavenCory Wessmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16481669596347417897noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-56954364028233077082009-08-20T17:05:56.602-05:002009-08-20T17:05:56.602-05:00I know of your very sad story through two high sch...I know of your very sad story through two high school friends: one who works at Children's Hospital and the other who goes to your church.<br /><br />Several years ago, a woman from my church died from cancer. At her funeral service, I was moved by a poem printed in the front cover of the program and kept a copy. I just found it while cleaning out my office and it made me think of you...<br /><br />O THINK! To step on shore,<br />and that shore Heaven:<br />To take hold of a hand<br />and that God's hand!<br />To breathe a new air,<br />and find it celestial air!<br />To feel invigorated,<br />And to know it immortality!<br /><br />O think! to pass from storm,<br />and the tempest,<br />To one unbroken calm!<br />To wake up,<br />and find it glory!<br /><br />[Source unknown]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762079302197757477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-4260893597433155472009-08-18T15:52:41.277-05:002009-08-18T15:52:41.277-05:00Cory and Heather,
I can't tell you how I have...Cory and Heather,<br /><br />I can't tell you how I have grieved for you ever since I heard of the passing of your beloved Michah. Cory, your dad told me of the blog and I have been amazed by your entries. Although it is obvious that your pain is deep, your faith in God is deeper. There is no one other than God who can understand your pain and comfort you at a time like this. Man is just inadequate to do that. You have used many wonderful passages from scripture to find solace. There is a Hymn that has been a source of strength for me and speaks of God's faithfulness: Christ the Solid Rock<br /><br />Chorus: On Christ the solid rock I stand<br />All other ground is sinking sand<br />All other ground is sinking sand.<br /><br />Verse 1: My hope is built on nothing less<br />Than Jesus' blood and righteousness<br />I dare not trust the sweetest frame<br />But wholly lean on Jesus name<br /><br />Verse 2: When darkness veils His lovely face<br />I rest on His unchanging grace<br />In every high and stormy gale<br />My anchor holds within the veil<br /><br />Verse 3: His oath His covenant His blood<br />Support me in the whelming flood<br />When all around my soul gives way<br />He then is all my hope and stay<br /><br />Verse 4 When He shall come with trumpet sound<br />O may I then in Him be found<br />Dressed in His righteousness alone<br />Faultless to stand before the throne<br /><br />May these words be of some small comfort to you as God walks you through the grieving process. God bless you and I'll keep praying for you.<br /><br />Bill Arvoldwvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434987943615458708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-45065755568005420042009-08-16T23:19:26.475-05:002009-08-16T23:19:26.475-05:00a verse that my husband and i really clung to also...a verse that my husband and i really clung to also.. about seeing our son again is..<br /><br />2 samuel 12.18-23<br /><br />jamie kampmanjamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03336927804250029286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-31205010479991913872009-08-16T22:12:10.310-05:002009-08-16T22:12:10.310-05:00Hi, Cory.
I continue to mourn with you & Heat...Hi, Cory.<br /><br />I continue to mourn with you & Heather with wet eyes and a full heart after reading each post. Thank you for the gift of sharing so openly and for allowing us to grieve the loss of Micah along with you. Like Marty, we will keep reading, every post for as long as you write. <br /><br />Your post about Heaven is absolutely wonderful.<br />Kelly & I still wrestle with similar questions and cling to similar promises concerning our son, Luke. My prayers for you & your family remain focused on gratitude for the blessing of Micah's life & love and for the continuing ministry of the Holy Spirit to your hearts & minds.<br /><br />Grace & peace,<br />JoelJoel Thorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02772821054826883067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-36147613636978547462009-08-16T21:40:54.794-05:002009-08-16T21:40:54.794-05:00Thank you for writing. My husband "happened&q...Thank you for writing. My husband "happened" to be at Bethlehem on the day of Micah's funeral. He came home and told me there had been a baby who had died but did not know you nor him. We read your blog last night and have since been thinking about you continually. <br /><br />I cannot pretend to be helpful except that to say I love to read the descriptions you have of your son. I am challenged by the verses you write as they mingle with earthly tragedy and loss. We are weighed down as we think about what this has all meant. We will keep reading, every post for as long as you write.Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049340831517679047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-129197981999330165.post-70051366598826427082009-08-16T18:39:35.113-05:002009-08-16T18:39:35.113-05:00This was super encouraging to me! Thank you! I'...This was super encouraging to me! Thank you! I'm still praying for you guys.Manda (+2)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03838779290080141853noreply@blogger.com