Hello friends.
When you've lost someone, the holiday season is an emotional grind. Luke is gone. The ache is deep. There are no words, no kind gestures, that can even begin to take away the pain we're experiencing. We're so grateful for the calls and the cards and the visitors who helped us make it through. On Wednesday Judy spent the afternoon helping Laura prepare our Thanksgiving dinner. On Friday we had dinner with Tony and Danielle, along with baby Everett and Luke's buddy Jude. Our parents called. Matt called. Katie called. Rhonda called. The Mustaines stopped by. We received hand written cards, and yellow flowers. These words, these kind gestures, they made a difference. This afternoon about a dozen of Luke's friends (see photo) came to our house for lunch. We've always loved having young people in our home. After lunch we shared memories of Luke. Very poignant, and a tremendous blessing to me and Laura. Two of Luke's friends, Brian and Ethan, wrote and recorded a song in honor of Luke, and shared it with us today. Man. Very, very powerful. If you have a few moments, it's worth a listen. Click here for the link. (Yes, that is Luke's actual heartbeat you hear in the middle of song.) Here are the lyrics: Whole in Heaven Where have you gone? You feel so far away I never thought we would have to come to this day You never lost heart, through the pain, through the chains Who's to gain, stayed the same, never once did you change Crying I don't know how you could be so strong I know we'll see you soon, no it won't be long Couldn't be happier since you made it home But since we're not with you all we can do is mourn The Lord gives and takes away, now you're truly saved Cannot wait for the day, when we again see your face It doesn't seem real, you're done with this Earth You're in Heaven with our savior free from the curse The sufferings that we face are not gonna last Your sufferings are gone, they're all in the past We lost a brother, in remembrance we look high We're running the race, but this was your final time Broken on Earth Made whole in Heaven Heaviest thing that I ever felt Left behind, but I know he’s doing well Man the light and life of Christ was bright in Luke Elijah’s life He knows Jesus took the sacrifice For those of God, it’s all the same When the Father calls us Home, to live is Christ but to go it’s gain This is not a goodbye, just a see you later The journey will be long, but we know He’s with the Savior Pain now is not worth comparing to the glory because of His love We are more that conquerors, nothing ever will be able to separate us, uh Luke, bro, you forever made an impact Your body let you down, but your purpose stayed intact I don’t know what to say, man I don’t know what to feel We prayed for you bro now you’re perfectly healed Broken on Earth Made whole in Heaven
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Stacey
11/27/2017 03:57:57 am
So happy you have the song. We all love your family! Thinking especially of you all during this holiday season. Sending lots of love and prayers💛
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Melissa Kranzo
11/28/2017 10:21:06 am
Praying for you guys daily. I know there are no words so just praying God’s healing. It’s so awesome to read about God’s people loving on you through this season, thanks for sharing. Thankful for your sharing this with us so we can know how to pray!
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