Comments on: A Four-year-old’s View of Death http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/ A living document of our time at Westminster Theological Seminary. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:28:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: Sandy Chick http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12985 Sandy Chick Sat, 17 Mar 2007 15:00:18 +0000 http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12985 My 2 daughters, ages 6&7, were assigned to Olivia's cabin at Living Waters Bible Camp in Danforth Maine last summer (2006). They only got to be with her for a day before she went into the infirmary and on to the hospital. In that short time, Olivia welcomed them and made them feel included and loved. They missed her very much that week and sent "cards" to her through the camp nurse before they left that week. I know they will be SOOOO very sad to learn that Olivia has left this earth, but please know that they will pray for you guys. We do rejoice that Olivia was a Believer and that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God's strong and loving arms be around each and every one of you and give you peace and comfort through your loss. Sincerely, Sandy Chick, East Rochester, NH. My 2 daughters, ages 6&7, were assigned to Olivia’s cabin at Living Waters Bible Camp in Danforth Maine last summer (2006). They only got to be with her for a day before she went into the infirmary and on to the hospital. In that short time, Olivia welcomed them and made them feel included and loved. They missed her very much that week and sent “cards” to her through the camp nurse before they left that week. I know they will be SOOOO very sad to learn that Olivia has left this earth, but please know that they will pray for you guys. We do rejoice that Olivia was a Believer and that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God’s strong and loving arms be around each and every one of you and give you peace and comfort through your loss. Sincerely, Sandy Chick, East Rochester, NH.

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]]> By: Diana http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12399 Diana Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:26:16 +0000 http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12399 We are praying for Olivia and the Walden family. Please know that your Westminster and Pizza Night friends here stand ready to help you in any way. We are praying for Olivia and the Walden family. Please know that your Westminster and Pizza Night friends here stand ready to help you in any way.

]]> By: Melissa http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12398 Melissa Mon, 19 Feb 2007 02:01:07 +0000 http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12398 What a beautiful post! To have such an innocent view of Jesus' love for us! Oh, how sad we are to know that Olivia is suffering in pain. We will definitely keep her and all of her family in our prayers. Not only for the present time, but days and months to follow. Thank you for sharing with us your pain and sorrow. In Him who loves us and cares for us, Melissa What a beautiful post! To have such an innocent view of Jesus’ love for us! Oh, how sad we are to know that Olivia is suffering in pain. We will definitely keep her and all of her family in our prayers. Not only for the present time, but days and months to follow. Thank you for sharing with us your pain and sorrow. In Him who loves us and cares for us, Melissa

]]> By: Sacred Journey » Blog Archive » Death Knocks for an 18-Year Old, and a 4-Year Old Answers http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12372 Sacred Journey » Blog Archive » Death Knocks for an 18-Year Old, and a 4-Year Old Answers Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:07:55 +0000 http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12372 [...] In less than a week after we said good-bye to Al Groves, death has come close to us once again. Those of you who know and/or care about my family will want to read Karyn’s latest post. [...] [...] In less than a week after we said good-bye to Al Groves, death has come close to us once again. Those of you who know and/or care about my family will want to read Karyn’s latest post. [...]

]]> By: Geof F. Morris http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12363 Geof F. Morris Sat, 17 Feb 2007 02:23:10 +0000 http://rmfo-blogs.com/lsw/archives/2007/02/16/a-four-year-olds-view-of-death/#comment-12363 Y'all have had my prayers, especially as Hannah updated us this week. You know that I've been down a similar path lately; although I had no foreknowledge of my sister-in-law's impending death [other than, oh, the feeling for about two hours before she died that she would], I've experienced the anger and sadness of a life taken from us at what seems too young an age. What Éva's got over all of us adults is the joy of that childlike faith that we all aspire to have. Seeing things simply and clearly is a gift [one that I am rarely blessed with having, and one I ill-received]. Oh, how we will all rejoice together in the final victory. With all the time of heaven, I look forward to the day you can introduce us to Olivia and the rest of your family, Karyn. As the pain of loss comes in waves to your door, let you remember Éva's prescient words. :) [Amusingly, what comes up when I hit play on iTunes's Party Shuffle? "Like a Child" from Jars of Clay's eponymous album. :)] Y’all have had my prayers, especially as Hannah updated us this week.

You know that I’ve been down a similar path lately; although I had no foreknowledge of my sister-in-law’s impending death [other than, oh, the feeling for about two hours before she died that she would], I’ve experienced the anger and sadness of a life taken from us at what seems too young an age.

What Éva’s got over all of us adults is the joy of that childlike faith that we all aspire to have. Seeing things simply and clearly is a gift [one that I am rarely blessed with having, and one I ill-received].

Oh, how we will all rejoice together in the final victory. With all the time of heaven, I look forward to the day you can introduce us to Olivia and the rest of your family, Karyn. As the pain of loss comes in waves to your door, let you remember Éva’s prescient words. :)

[Amusingly, what comes up when I hit play on iTunes's Party Shuffle? "Like a Child" from Jars of Clay's eponymous album. :)]

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