Words... Part II

Dear Mom, Dad and Adam,

   Peace! Thank you for allowing me to be part of Jared and your life while you were here over the last month and a half.  It was my privilege to get to know him and be touched and inspired by him.
   You are regularly in my thoughts - especially as staff ask about Jared.  My continued prayer is that God hold you all very gently in the divine everlasting arms till your hearts are healed and we are all together with Jared.

                                                                                    Sincerely,
                                                                                    Chaplain Rob


Dear Mr. and Mrs. Sangster:

   I wanted to write and offer my condolences. You and Jared, throughout his ordeal, remained one of the bravest families I have ever had the pleasure to try and help. I will never forget Jared. He was a brave, strong, and decent boy; clearly the product of his parents.
   I will always be available for you to answer any questions today, tomorrow, or ten years from now. Please call on me should I be able to help in any way.

                                                                                  God Bless.
                                                                                  Dr. Paul A. Grabb


Hi Lisa and William,

   I want to say how very sorry I am about the loss of your son. I can only say that in my heart I really believe he is with the Lord now. But I know that doesn't make the hurt go away and how very much you are going to miss him. But I pray that God will each day give you a peace that only he can give and the comfort you need.
  We love you and will also miss your sweet little boy. I know God will take good care of him till  you see him again. Take care. We are praying for you and your family.
                                                                                
                                                                                   Love your friends,
                                                                                   George, Virginia and Nicholas


Dear William and Lisa,

   Have had you on my mind for the past week and I want you to know that I have the same feeling about you losing your little boy.  Remember God needed an angel in his flower garden.  Remember I too lost my only son some years ago. The hurt will never go away but we must live with it.
   I do hope I get to see you again when we meet at Elsie's home. If God permits me the time. Remember me in your prayers. I too pray for you.

                                                                                   Love and best wishes.
                                                                                   Your Aunt Ouida


I can only imagine what it feels like to lose a son. But I know your heart is broken. Thank God for His presence to carry us through times like these. You are in our prayers that God would grant His peace.

                                                                                  Pastor and Linda Nichols


Dear William, Lisa and Adam,
  
   I received your card in the mail Friday. I had you on my mind a lot the last month. I should have called. I'm so sorry. Every time you came to mind I said a prayer for you - I didn't know that Jared had passed away.
   I will always have a very special place in my heart and memories of Jared and you. He never complained, his faith very evident. I will keep you in my prayers every day. Please call me if I can do anything for you or just need someone to listen. I will aways remember the courage and faith your whole family and especially Jared has always shown.

                                                                                  Nurse Tracy


One of my favorite...


Once upon a time, in a warm little corner of my heart, there lived a very special little hug. It was a very special little hug simply because it was being saved for a certain moment when it would be needed most by someone who meant the world to me...

I'm sending that very special little hug to you today... because it seemed like just the right time... and because you are someone who does mean the world to me.


Dear Lisa, William and Adam,

   I have intended to write you long before now, but things have been in a spin since we last saw you guys. I like to wait awhile before sending my families a note, because you get bombarded with notes and phone calls, then suddenly nobody is calling.
   This past week had to be very difficult for you. Dr. Reddy and I have been thinking of you often. Our prayers are with you through every day and our hope is that each day will be a bit easier for you with more and more good memories being your most vivid thoughts.
   We miss Jared dearly and with his passing we feel we have lost all of you too. It just breaks my heart with every family that must go through what you endured.
   I only hope I can warm your hearts just a little by sending you this note ... knowing how much we love you guys.
                                                                                 Love,
                                                                                 Karen


  

Words...

We received many cards and letters after Jared left us.  I thought I would share a few with you tonight...


Dear William and Lisa,

   In a time of great sorrow we take comfort in knowing that our Heavenly Father has strong arms for you to run into now and in the days and years ahead. He is able to handle every stage of the grieving process, even the despair and anger that come and go. You have the comfort of knowing Jared will never know suffering again and that the day will come when you will be together for eternity. But even in that knowledge there is still life here that is without his smile, laugh, touch and voice.
   Our prayers have not stopped for you and your family. They will be there for you as you work through these "days of first"; first birthday, each holiday, etc. We will continue to lift you in prayer.
   You are greatly loved. I wish you were not so far away - that I could give you a hug, weep with you in your sorrow and smile with you at the remembrance of precious memories of Jared's life.

                                                                          In Christ's Love,
                                                                          Brenda and Larry


To the Sangster Family,

   I am so sorry about your loss of Jared. CBMS also lost a great person. May God bless you all and ease your pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

                                                                         Ms. Cameron
                                                                         8th Grade Math Teacher


   We will always remember the fun times we had. Riding in the go cart and jumping on the trampoline. Jared will always be in our hearts! We will never forget him. And your family will remain in our prayers.  And we're always here for you! Don't forget that!!

                                                                        A.J., Chet and Brooke


   We're so saddened to hear of your loss and our hearts grieve with you.  Though we cannot relate to the pain of it all we want you to know you're on our hearts and in our prayers. I know there is nothing I can say nor anything I can do that can alleviate the pain - but I know one who can - it's Jesus! No one more that He can feel your broken heart like He can nor have the empathy and compassion as He does. He is our great comforter in times like these. He gives us strength when we lose ours. (Isaiah 40:29). He'll  hold us up when we feel like we're falling or no longer can stand (Isaiah 41:10).  He is an ever present help when we need Him (Psalm 46:1).
  Proverbs 34:19 tells us "Many are the afflictions of the righteous but God delivereth us out of them all!"
  He will comfort you. He will heal your broken heart. He will be all you need Him to be. God bless and keep you all always in His care. 

                                                                         In Christ.
                                                                         Ed and Mildred


   Joyce and Mark kept us posted throughout this terrible ordeal. We're just so sorry there wasn't a different outcome. We know Jared's faith kept him strong to the end and that he was a great witness for the Lord. Now, may your faith bring you comfort, strength and peace.

                                                                        Love in Christ.
                                                                        Dave and LuAnn


Dear William and Lisa,

   We just wanted you to know that you have been a part of our prayers for Jared's passing. We didn't know you all very well when you were at Mandarin Assembly but we are all brothers and sisters in Christ and when one part of that body is hurting the rest of us hurt for you and with you. We cannot imagine the hurt and burden you must feel, but know that we are lifting you up and praying for peace, hope, joy and a lightness of spirit. Helen has kept us aware of your situation and we will continue to check on you through her.  God holds you in the palm of His hand.

                                                                          In Christ,
                                                                          Tasha


Lisa

   There is nothing I can say or do to make all the pain go away. But please know that I think about you every day and my heart breaks for you.
   The rest of your life will never be exactly the same, but you do have something to look forward to, seeing Jared's perfect little face again.
   Please let William and Adam know I'm thinking of them also. I hope to see you again soon!

                                                                         Dana


I will post more tomorrow night...