Odd Friday
Today is a strange day for me. This morning we went to funeral and tonight we go to a graduation.
Makes for weird emotions.
The funeral was for a girl we didn’t know, but I feel like I do know her. She’s the step-daughter of a co-worker. She was 18. She’s been on mission trips, had a lot of friends who really loved her, and a family that is in a lot of pain.
Nicole had been driving for 3 weeks. She didn’t have on her seat belt Saturday. She met Jesus face to face moments after being thrown from her car as it rolled down the highway at 70+ mph.
It’s tough to see teens have to weep, wail, mourn, and grieve like that. It’s tough to see a mother lean into a coffin to kiss her daughter for the last time.
Everyone received a card about Nicole. In part it says:
Eight Things Nicole Knew About Life
1. Life was created by God.
2. Everyone has a purpose to be here.
3. Live can come so fast but then it can go so fast.
4. Life cannot be practiced.
5. Every day is different.
6. Life is a gift to be cherished.
7. Everyone has a crush on at least one person in their life.
8. Everyone has an opinion on everything.
Though I didn’t know her, I’m feeling distracted. 18. No seat belt. Saved. Tears. It’s tough.
Yes — it is very tough. No death or funeral is easy — but funerals such as the one you posted about are extreemly hard. Your faith and your head says one thing and your heart says another. Thanks for sharing that.
Comment by revbill — May 20, 2005 @ 5:38 pm
That’s a very sad thing to read. My daughter turned 18 about a month ago but she’s not saved. Anecdotes such as yours renews my desire to pray for my own daughter (and other daughter and son) even more.
Comment by Larry — May 21, 2005 @ 9:07 pm
Rob, I was going to just comment on this, but my comment quickly outgrew comment. Therefore, it’s now a blog post. My condolences to your co-worker and his family.
Comment by Jack — May 22, 2005 @ 4:25 am
P.S. Thanks for having the guts to publish something so personal and so emotional. It gives us all the opportunity to think about the transient nature of our lives.
Comment by Jack — May 22, 2005 @ 4:26 am
I’ve been thingking about this all weekend. I’ve posted some of my thoughts this morning. Thanks for opening the door for me — and many others — to think about our faith in tragic times.
Comment by revbill — May 22, 2005 @ 7:13 am