Peace

This song came to mind this last week. I needed it's comforting words so much.

"Peace, peace, wonderful peace,
Coming down from the Father above;
Sweep over my spirit forever I pray,
In fathomless billows of love."

In January, my Aunt Cheryl died of cancer.
In April, my Aunt Laura unexpectedly died of a heart attack.
Last week, my Uncle Stacey fell from his attack and suffered a traumatic head injury and died.

I don't understand why these wonderful people had to die. They were good people, great people! They loved their family and friends. Always self-less, always giving. It just didn't make any sense that they should die.

My uncle leaves behind three children. I am so sad for them. I hurt for the loss myself - but my pain is nothing compared to that of his three children. Watching his wife and kids was so hard. Their lives are forever changed.

In the midst of the physical and emotional stress of last week, this song - Wonderful Peace - came to my mind. I may not always understand why God allows things to happen as they do. But I am so glad that His peace is always there, to carry us thru the hard times.