The Death of a Son

Last Friday, my family celebrated the life of my 41-year-old son, Jeremy. He was our youngest son. We laid him to rest in a cemetery not far from his home and near a park where he loved to play with his three children—all under the age of six.

As you can imagine, Jeremy’s wife and her extended family, my wife and I, our three other children, their spouses and children, are all still dealing with the aftermath of my son’s death and of the last five months of sitting at his bedside as he battled an extremely aggressive form of lymphoma. I expect it will take a long time before we fully regain our strength and sense of stability. We’re all just exhausted.

I would appreciate your continued prayers for our extended family. We give testimony to the goodness of God throughout this time
of trial. Through the lips and hands of so many, He has reached out to us and blessed us. He who knows the heartache of watching His own son die on the cruel cross of Calvary, knows the depth of our sorrow. And, He will be the One who will now surround us withThe Last Thing We Talk About His unfailing love and grace. He will be the One who will bring equilibrium back into our lives.

Many years ago, Joseph Bayly wrote a book, originally entitled The View from the Hearse and later re-titled The Last Thing We Talk About: Help and Hope for Those Who Grieve. In this book, Joe Bayly deals with the death of his son. He offers sharply focused insight into the grieving process and the way God can work in the lives of those who have lost a loved one.

I commend this book to you. Unfortunately, it is now only available from used book sellers. But, you can explore various sources by clicking here.

A very special “thank you” to those who have reached out to my wife and I during this time of sorrow. Your cards, letters, and phone calls have meant so very much. We do, indeed, celebrate the life of our son, Jeremy. He was a devoted servant of the Lord Jesus Christ, a loving and supportive husband, and a wonderful father to his three children. While our hearts will always bear the sense of his loss, we cling to the reality that we will be reunited with him in heaven at the feet of our Great King, Jesus.

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Please click here to visit David Mains’ Sermon-Coach.com website.

You will also find a variety of resources for pastors and congregations at the Mainstay Ministries website. Please click here.

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