our library system. I was on the Christianbook.com website looking up some books and thought I would check our library system. They have almost all of the books so I was able to order them. This way I can check out and see what they are like and if we really like them, then I buy them. Having a great library system is such a blessing.
I was looking for books on grief, especially as it relates to children. I'll take suggestions too. I would love to find some that are Christian in nature, especially more from a reformed perspective. I would also love to find something for our younger ones to read on their own or with us. Suggestions?
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I've never commented here before, I saw the "Thankful link" at Rebecca's blog.I have been praying for you and your family and thank God for His sustaining grace in the tragic death of your daughter.
Our first child died aged 8 hours, a book I found helpful was Safe in the arms of God by John Macarthur.
http://www.amazon.com/Safe-Arms-God-Truth-Heaven/dp/0785263438
_Treasures in Heaven_ by Beatrice Sundbo ~ a mother's reflections on the deaths of four children...(horizon house)
Roses in December by Marilyn Willet Heavilin.
Just want you to know that there are still so many who are praying for your family.
There is a beautiful poem on the internet called 'First Christmas with Jesus'. You may have already read it but if not I will post it here it was helpful to me after the death of my brother (age 3), and later my Father. We are praying for your family constantly.
Here is the poem;
My First Christmas with Jesus
I see the countless Christmas trees,
Around the world below,
With tiny lights like Heaven's stars
Reflecting on the snow.
The sight is so spectacular,
Please wipe away that tear,
For I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year!
I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear,
But the sounds of music can't compare
With Heaven's Choir up here.
I have no words to tell you
The joy their voices bring,
For it's far beyond description
Just to hear the angels sing!
I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I'm not so very far away;
We're really not apart.
So be happy for me, Dear Ones,
You know I hold you dear
And be glad I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year!
I send you each a special gift
From my Heavenly home above.
I send you each a memory
Of my undying love!
After all, Love is The Gift
More precious than pure gold.
It was always most important
In the stories Jesus told.
Please love and keep each other,
As my Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings
Or the love He has for you!
So have a Merry Christmas,
And wipe away that tear,
Remember ...
I am spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year!
~ author unknown ~
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