Simply amazing.
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My favorite part is when Alissa says, “It’s not my burden to bare.”
My favorite part is when Alissa says, “It’s not my burden to bare.”
Forgiveness isn’t always easy, especially when it involves the death of your daughter. I didn’t always understand all the details leading up to Preslee’s death, and I’d be lying if I said I was never angry or confused. But it didn’t take long for my daughter to teach me, to help me move forward and understand the situation.
Even though our circumstances are very different, and Preslee's death was truly an accident, just like Alissa, I too had to learn it’s not my burden to bare.
You can visit the Parker's blog here.
You can visit the Parker's blog here.
I have so often wondered about that part of your story. What actually happened? And how were you dealing with the feelings associated with it? I understand it's something you might not ever be able to write about because it involves family but I've thought about it very much and hurt for you and whomever's burden it IS or was to bare. I saw the Parker interview and was in awe of their strength, just like I'm always in awe of yours.
ReplyDeleteThe Parkers, simply put, are amazing individuals. I can't begin to imagine the horror and heartbreak that entire community suffered at the loss of those precious children and their teachers. I think the Parkers are teaching everyone about loss and how to overcome a tragedy with their heads held high and their hope for the perfect day when they will be together with all their children. We know where their strength comes from and they are such wonderful examples. You are too Ashley. In anything we do that is hard, and certainly losing a child is among the hardest things anyone can endure, it is good to know and remember that if we forgive and let the Lord handle the rest, we don't have to bare any burden. Thank you for being you and sharing a little bit of your life with us.
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. Do not waste energy on something you can't control. Incredible!
ReplyDeleteI am struggling (STRUGGLING) with anger. But, like they said, my anger will never change my loss or anything at all really. It is one of the hardest things to deal with quite frankly, next to my child being gone. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWow. Thank you for sharing! She is one wise woman & mother.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing. I personally know this family and they truly are examples of Christ.
ReplyDeleteAshley!
ReplyDeleteYou absolutely amaze me. I've often wondered how you dealt with not blaming others or anger toward others with your loss. I so appreciate you sharing your heart, your beautiful family and your incredible testimony.
Your example and strength will bless lives for years to come. I hope every day you know what a blessing you are to those around you. (even those of us that you've never met)
The Parkers seem to be incredible people too. The heavy hearts you guys have to carry each day is far more than I can imagine. You do it with such grace and faith.
Sending love from Boston!
Ashley!
ReplyDeleteYou absolutely amaze me. I've often wondered how you dealt with not blaming others or anger toward others with your loss. I so appreciate you sharing your heart, your beautiful family and your incredible testimony.
Your example and strength will bless lives for years to come. I hope every day you know what a blessing you are to those around you. (even those of us that you've never met)
It's obvious the Parkers are genuine people. The heavy heart you and the Parkers carry is beyond anything I can imagine, yet you carry on each day with grace, compassion and faith. Beautiful.
Sending love from Boston!
I have somewhat felt a bond with the Parkers since Emily is buried in the same cemetery as my son. Their words, and yours are truly very wise. Nobody is to blame in my son's death but anger still creeps in. I am grateful for reminders like these.
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