a heavy heart

for all the parents who have prayed diligently through broken hearts and many tears for their wayward children...

pause a moment and read this.

I am sending lots of prayers this week for strangers to me, Steve and Lynn Johnson, and the incredible amount of parents who know their pain.

Comments

Natalie Joy said…
Very powerful. That trap is so powerful. This makes me want to pray even harder for the safety of my children, but helps me to realize that they are ultimately in His hands, not mine.
Sunday, July 16, 2006 10:36:00 AM
melanie said…
my heart is so hurt. it totally makes me think of my brother and my sons. i am speechless.
Monday, July 17, 2006 10:23:00 PM
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