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I heard that a friend of mine lost her daughter this weekend - too soon. At 19, this beautiful girl had her whole life in front of her and a brand new baby boy to take care of. Nobody knows why it happens, we can't comprehend the pain that comes along with such loss, and it's impossible to find anything fair about it! It just happens and we can't do anything to stop it.
It sounds so cliche': "Live each day of your life as though it's the last." Is that possible? Every single day? Can we look past the little things that bog us down and away from that path where we take our blessings for granted?
My heart is breaking for Spirit. Her 19-year-old daughter, Brittany Granberry, was beginning a new chapter in her life with her son, Ryder. Brittany leaves behind her mother, her father (Adam Granberry), her stepfather (James Means), her brothers (John Hagen and Austin), and too many other family members and friends to name.
Although Spirit will always feel the hurt from losing her daughter, I pray that Brittany's personality and love will shine through in Ryder - and that Spirit and Ryder, along with Adam, James, John Hagen and Austin - are able to find some peace in knowing that God is still in control.
Most Holy and Precious Lord, I lift the Means and Granberry families up to you right now. You offer a peace that passes all understanding and You bring hope to the hopeless. I pray now that you will shower that peace and hope on these hurting families right now and for many days to come. God, You know what they need most; I pray that You will allow us (friends, church family, and extended family members) to do Your work and that we know how to minister to these families according to Your will. We love You and we continue to praise You through our trials and fear and lack of understanding. Amen.
Spirit - I love you and I offer you everything I have to help you get through this time. I believe that Ryder will offer you the support that you will so desperately need in the coming months; maybe even surprise you! Praying every day for your heart to heal and for a healthy John Hagen, Austin and Ryder.
