I know a couple that always seemed to be happy. They have one small child & the wife was about 8 months pregnant with their second. I was horrified to learn that the husband committed suicide on Sunday. When I learned of the news there was instantly a pit in my stomach. I can not imagine feeling that things were so bad, that there wasn't a way out. Especially when you have children. He seemed to love his family. How awful must he have felt to disregard what this would do to them? I am saddened that he couldn't rely on his faith to get him through. My heart is breaking for his wife. I heard that the stress sent her into preterm labor & that she had the baby less than 24 hours later. That is all I know. What should be one of the most joyous moments in her life is completely tarnished now. She has an incredibly tough road ahead. His poor children... it is a tragedy to grow up without a father, but to know that he took his own life... to me that would be the worst.
For now, all I can do is pray. Pray for them to feel God's comfort. Pray that He gives them the strength to get through what lies ahead of them.
Hug your families a little tighter tonight & never take one day for granted.
I will be there Monday...unless God has other plans for a baby to be born! Can't wait to see you.
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