Really Gonna Miss That Kid

We lost a really great kid in our life. A really great kid.

Just thinking of him makes me and my husband smile so much because he was always smiling! He was always wanting to hang out with our kids, and always happy to come over. He always wanted to play and all I could think of as soon as I heard he was suddenly gone was, “I wish we had played with him even more!”

It has been 4 hours and counting of crying as I write this because I can’t think of any other way to process the shock and absolute sadness we are feeling. Not only in missing him, but overwhelm for his family, friends, and everyone who ever met him. He was such a brave, bright, light, full of so much love to give!

I don’t know why God took him home so soon. All I know is that I’m trying to find comfort in knowing that it’s not goodbye, but see you later. It is the only form of comfort to ease the pain of this loss and longing to hear his voice and see him riding his bike, one more time.

We’re going to miss that sweet smile of his. His zest for life and how he always reminded us to slow down and enjoy the day the way he did, with just the simple pleasures of life and the company of others around him. He loved being with others. Everyone AND anyone.

That’s why so many are really gonna miss that kid.

Are you really missing someone too?

Let our loving Father wrap His arms around you and comfort you. Though we may never understand why things happen the way they do, may we find peace in knowing that those who already left us, are playing in our eternal home.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away". -Revelation 21:4