I sobbed for this mother because I cannot fathom how she most feel today, yesterday, and on October 21st. Heartbroken? Empty? Anyway, much prayers for this family is appreciated. I digress....Misty, a strong christian woman that I look up to, suggested I read this book.
She told me it would be tearful at parts and at others I'd be laughing. She was right! Misty is a mother to two precious boys herself. She said she read it to her boys and her husband while traveling this summer. She told me how her youngest child, he's 6, asked at one part if his dad could take over because mom just keeps on cryin'!
Anyway, I highly recommend this book. I have fallen in love with little Colten and I obviously know nothing about him...other than this story of course.It makes me ready to meet Jesus and stare into his beautiful eyes. I will say, reading this book revolutionized my daily walk. I don't fear death.
"For to me to live is Christ, but to die is gain." Phillipans 1:21
GO GET IT!
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I couldn't agree more. I actually saw an interview ( a while ago) on the Today show with Colton and my husband got me the book. Such a good book. We lost our firstborn daughter and although I knew we would see her again in Heaven, this book gave me a peace filled reminder.
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Tara, I'm so sorry to hear about your daughter. It must be reassuring to know that she's waiting for YOU! What a day of celebrating that will be! I haven't ever lost a child, but my father passed away when I was a little girl. I look forward to "catching up." I am definitely at peace with death now moreso than ever.
I bought this for my dad last fathers day. He read it in one day and then basically quoted the entire book to me. I cried just from him telling me about it. How great is OUR God?!!!
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