A Child of God

Today was a bittersweet day. Today Ray and I attended the funeral of a 14 year old boy. He was the son of a very good friend. He died around 2 am after having a seizure. His Dad went to wake him the next morning and found that he had passed away. The boy had suffered from a severe seizure disorder since he was 18 months old. He had been in and out of hospitals and life was pretty hard for him. He was a victim of bullying because kids just didn't understand. He truly is in a better place now. He is in a place where he can be whole and healthy. A place where he can be loved by our Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. He is a place where one day he will be reunited with his family for all eternity. It is hard to shed tears when I know he is in a better place but plenty of tears were shed none the less. Today when we returned home from the funeral Ray and I both hugged are little girls tight and said a silent prayer thanking our Father in Heaven that they get to stay with us for just a little while longer. At the funeral we sang the song I am a Child of God. It is a such a sweet song and a beautiful reminder of who we truly are.

I am a child of God,
And he has sent me here
Has given me an earthly home
With parents kind and dear,
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday

I am a child of God,
And so my needs are great;
Help me to understand his words,
Before it grows to late,
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday

I am a child of God,
Rich blessing are in store;
If I but learn to do his will
I'll live with him once more.
Lead me, guide me, walk beside me,
Help me find the way.
Teach me all that I must do
To live with him someday