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I just came from a funeral of a wonderful 20 yr young man whom I watched grow up. I watched as his parents and families hearts were breaking, I watched these macho young men my son included cry like babies as they saw there friend for the last time.
Brad was killed while riding his ATV. His father found the strength to get up and speak about his wonderful son....wow what courage...it was beautiful......
My point to this post is to please always remember we are never ever guaranteed tomorrow.....So maybe have a little more patience, give a little more love and just try and remember to tell someone you love them even in the darkest times.
If Matt Brad's father can find the strength to speak about his wonderful son on this day maybe we can all learn something about Our Higher Power whom I call GOD. There is not one doubt in my mind there was only one footprint as God was carrying this dear man thru this hell.
Thank You Andrea for your thoughtful and inspiring messsage. I know that HP has carried me thru my darkest hours and is still shouldering most of the load.
I do find that because of the deep pain I have encountered in life, I am much kinder and more compassionate to everyone. This includes Family, who are all functioning alcoholics and strangers. Who would have thought that out of such pain and distresss such kindness could be born
Andrea, that was a GREAT post!!! WOW!!! That Dad was awesome...What faith.....And yea, I have experienced the 1 set of footprints in my life...I thought it was me walkin, but it was not.....I lean on my God now and the darkness can't do very much with that....The worst things can be reversed to the good as long as I "hang with my HP whom I call God"...
It is through trials that our faith is sharpened. What great strength Matt had. It's sad that you had to witness so many young boys cry over the loss of their friend. The tears cleanse the soul, I'm glad they let it out rather than keep it built up inside. Crying is part of healing. Y'all will be in my prayers.
