All right...I am now asking your opinion because I opened an envelope today and started bawling. This doesn't happen very often...but today it most certainly hit me like a ton of bricks.
Phoenix Children's Hospital is having a "We Remember Them" Memorial Service for all of the children that passed away at the hospital during 2007. They want us to send in a picture, and do a scrapbook page for Amberlee...as well as attend. The ceremony is supposed to promote peace and comfort.
So I am not sure...my thoughts are scattered here. I am afraid that seeing all those parents that lost children might be overwhelming...and most of them will be crying...I just don't know if this is the best thing. Maybe it will help to know that we are not alone. The hospital has done many things to ease our loss, and I am sure that this will be nothing short of amazing...I am afraid to go though. It might be healing...it might be an experience I shouldn't go without. What do you think?
Please comment and let me know what you think, and if you are courageous enough, why you think it.
Thanks.
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This is a tough one. As hard as it may be for you to go, your perspective on life and death with your knowledge of God's plan may have a positive influence on another family that doesn't have this knowledge and is having a difficult time coping. I imagine a loss as great as yours would be even more unbearable without the knowledge we share.
I think you should do what your heart tells you to do. I agree with Colman in that your perspective on eternity might be such a blessing to others. You also may meet people who can help you in ways no one else can. I feel that if you pray about it, you will know what it right. After my recent lesson in RS, I want to shout from the rooftops to the parents who have lost children that they will have the chance to raise their child, that it is not over. I can't imagine the peace that would bring people. I hope this helps. I love you tons and tons! If you need support, I will go with you.
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