I only met Bronwyn last year, when I was blessed to be in a prayer group with her at a weekend conference. She was alarmingly skinny, with what she called "rock chic" hair; but she was still full of enthusiasm and laughter! We prayed for her neighbours, whom she invited over regularly so she could talk with them about Jesus. I was inspired by how she served God with all her small reserves of energy.
The day I heard the news I discovered that jogging when you're crying isn't easy. I couldn't stop thinking about and praying through tears for her husband Richard and their four children. My heart is heavy for them because I know that grief is hard. That aching absence always feels so final, even when you know it's not.
Today I'm re-reading a wonderful article Bronwyn wrote last year. It's called Thank God for the gift of cancer. In it she writes,
So I thank God for this gift of cancer because he is good and he is using it for his purposes. The plans of the Lord are perfect even if I don’t know the reasons for everything. All I know is that soon I will be with the Lord forever because Jesus alone has saved me through his death and resurrection.
I hope to see you all there!I'd love to encourage you to read the rest here.
3 comments:
Hi Jean,
I have been thinking of this wonderful lady so much in the past few days, and her family who must be feeling so much grief right now. I was very humbled and encouraged by that article she wrote when I first read it last year - such a godly and trusting attitude in her illness, but still very real, too.
I have also been thinking of you in the hard year you've had with your son's sickness. I came across a verse in the Psalms that I don't ever remember having read before: "You have been recording my wandering. You Yourself, put my tears in your waterskin! Are they not in your book?" (56:8) SO precious to know that not one little tear is unknown to God! I pray that he will continue to give you grace in your need Jean, and also as you grieve the loss of a dear friend. Xx
I love those words in that Psalm. Beautiful. Thanks for reminding me of them. xxoo
Jean, I'm really sorry to hear about your friend Bronwyn :( Praying for strength and comfort for her family, and for you as well, as you remember her.
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