He Was Tired
We went to a Christmas Concert by Chris Tomlin...It was a wonderful concert. I never know how I am going to take the music but it was beautiful. He is traveling with I think a minister who half way through the concert he comes out and speaks.
He was a good speaker Louie was his first name. He was funny...He read the part where the Angels came to tell that Jesus was born....He wanted us to get into the message and described it so well that made you feel like you were right there seeing that angel and everything that was going on.
Then he got sorta somber and starting talking about what the people (us) may be going through. So there it came...the sadness, the sorrow, and I stood there amazed at me, I did not get upset. He mentioned people losing someone close to them and it being the first Christmas without them...I would have thought I would have lost it...but I was I am sure not the only one there going through pain. So I stood strong and listened.
Then they brought out a family. The guy that gets these Christian Concerts to our area....Just a short time ago, the doctors didn't even give him this long to live. It was sad, as I sit there listening to his story, he didn't speak and he was so thin, and so weak, and his eyes they were like Ken's eyes last year...so tired...his body..so tired...the smile he tried to show...so tired....and I thought to myself that was how Ken was feeling. Just as cancer had taken over this man's body so did it Ken's and he was just so tired. The man had been standing, but they quickly got him a chair.....He probably does not have much longer but that night up there being so tired, he was praised for his work....he was humble too, but so tired.
The amazing thing that happened is Chris Tomlin and his group made a decision that all proceeds for that night would go to this family and the place was packed.
What a wonderful way to show someone while they are still here how much they are cared for....the money I'm sure is already spent for medical bills, treatments, etc. but what a blessing to relieve this dear family with some relief of medical bills and hopefully some good times this Christmas which will probably be his last one.
All was beautiful, all was wonderful, all was meaningful, all was thankful....
But what I remember most....He was so tired....and that I see in Ken's last pictures: He Was Just So Tired!
I love you Ken, and I am glad to know that your not So Tired....Enjoy the Christmas Season in Heaven.......
He was a good speaker Louie was his first name. He was funny...He read the part where the Angels came to tell that Jesus was born....He wanted us to get into the message and described it so well that made you feel like you were right there seeing that angel and everything that was going on.
Then he got sorta somber and starting talking about what the people (us) may be going through. So there it came...the sadness, the sorrow, and I stood there amazed at me, I did not get upset. He mentioned people losing someone close to them and it being the first Christmas without them...I would have thought I would have lost it...but I was I am sure not the only one there going through pain. So I stood strong and listened.
Then they brought out a family. The guy that gets these Christian Concerts to our area....Just a short time ago, the doctors didn't even give him this long to live. It was sad, as I sit there listening to his story, he didn't speak and he was so thin, and so weak, and his eyes they were like Ken's eyes last year...so tired...his body..so tired...the smile he tried to show...so tired....and I thought to myself that was how Ken was feeling. Just as cancer had taken over this man's body so did it Ken's and he was just so tired. The man had been standing, but they quickly got him a chair.....He probably does not have much longer but that night up there being so tired, he was praised for his work....he was humble too, but so tired.
The amazing thing that happened is Chris Tomlin and his group made a decision that all proceeds for that night would go to this family and the place was packed.
What a wonderful way to show someone while they are still here how much they are cared for....the money I'm sure is already spent for medical bills, treatments, etc. but what a blessing to relieve this dear family with some relief of medical bills and hopefully some good times this Christmas which will probably be his last one.
All was beautiful, all was wonderful, all was meaningful, all was thankful....
But what I remember most....He was so tired....and that I see in Ken's last pictures: He Was Just So Tired!
I love you Ken, and I am glad to know that your not So Tired....Enjoy the Christmas Season in Heaven.......
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Sandi, I can feel the wanting to know your Ken is at peace in your message, along with your pain in missing him so very much. I wish for you a mending of a Mothers broken heart and some joy in the Christmas season. What a loving tribute as you said to this person who will not be here long. Much peace and love to you. Lynette
What a powerful evening. It demonstrates our journey with its ups and downs.
Peace, love and hugs.
Marlene
There is a quiet sense of peace in your journal. As we see the continuum of experience on this earth, we are humbled. We are embraced by the wings of our Angels as we heal a little more day by day. Love and light, Rebecca
Dear Sandi, what an inspiring journal entry. So much heartache in the world. Those of you that donated made this man\'s journey a little lighter since as you said their financial burdens must be huge. I can visualize sweet Ken\'s eyes filled with profound exhaustion. He fought the good fight and rests with his Savior now. Love and hugs, Linda
So tired and yet sweet Ken is resting now ~ not in the sense of no longer alive but in the sense of being able to rest in the action of the continuity and eternality of his being with the Lord.
The evening sounds amazing ~ your ability to reach beyond your own sorrow is inspiring.
Sending love and big hugs to you and Ken ~ Debbie
Thanks for writing this. I, too, am seeing so much pain around me, my friend, with Parkinsons, is really having trouble walking now, he was such a wonderful athlete. We all have our challenges, this season brings it to a head. Our broken hearts should make us more loving, and carefull of others\' pain.
Sandi, I hear a touch of joy in your post...it is a gift. I love to hear Chris Tomlin. I am glad you were inspired by this concert. Yes, Ken was tired and is enjoying a most remarkable and painfree eternity! I must envision Brandon being out of emotional pain and agony to be able to have peace in my life. God be with you......love and blessings, dale...brandon\'s mom
I want to write. But I am on the verge of crying again. Becuase I understand. I get it..Justin he was so tired. he couldn\'t fight anymore. wheni too look at his pictures I see the fear now the tiredness that he would not show me in life. Or i refused to see. but I see now and god does it hurt. but I too am comforted to know thathe is no longer in pain that he is no longer tired. Love you justin. Love you Sandi. Tammie