The Wound Has Healed, but the Scar Still Hurts
February 23, 2004
Jeffrey is our "middle child", and would have turned 15 yesterday. Although the emotional wound Ingrid and I suffered when we tragically loss Jeffrey (13 years ago) has long since healed, the scar that remains can sometimes still be painful -- and it has been the last couple of days.
My brother Kevin would have been 19 this year. My God be gracious to us and comfort us...
Posted by: Karl Thienes | February 23, 2004 at 12:01 PM
You and Ingrid are in my prayers, Chris. And you too, Karl. I pray that God meets you there...
Posted by: Chris(tine) | February 23, 2004 at 03:39 PM
can't imagine anything worse. I pray that the God of comfort will meet you where you need Him most.
Posted by: dave | February 23, 2004 at 04:05 PM
Thank you. And Karl, I echo Chris' prayer on your behalf.
I'm so grateful for how God redeems our histories -- including the times of great pain and loss.
Posted by: Chris | February 23, 2004 at 07:33 PM
thank you for sharing this picture and this "part" of your life with us. it anchored me back to the "desert realities" that I would hope to ignore and to the one "reality" that i must not ignore - GOD
Posted by: Sivin Kit | February 23, 2004 at 07:59 PM
jeffrey's picture is now a part of our screen saver photos. i'll pray for you and your family whenever i see him.
we love you guys!
Posted by: tammy | February 24, 2004 at 02:57 PM
Thank you, Tammy! That means a GREAT DEAL to Ingrid and me. Bless you!
Posted by: Chris | February 28, 2004 at 08:49 PM