A Grief Observed

We are grieving the death of my wife’s nephew in Peru.
It has been two weeks now. Romelio and Celia’s five month old son Jonathan died suddenly of heart failure. They worked desperately to the end to save him.It was a severe blow.

There is a bitter-sweetness in it all. They trust that child is in the presence of the Lord. We will go to him, he will not return to us. The encouragement of friends, family and even strangers has been strong.

In a strange way this death has brought so many closer together. There was a large, public funeral procession and many acquaintances not even associated with the church participated. There was not a dry eye in the group.
Romelio and Celia are a gentle couple with a great inner strength. Their pain is deep but God’s grace is deeper.
We appreciate all your prayers and concern.
G.T.