I nver birth a child but I know that had to be one of the hardest things a Mom haves to do.  But hopefully it will help him grow and bring him closer to the Lord.

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Christ is either Lord of all or he is not Lord at all.
Karen Carter '74



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> Rhonda,
> It wasn't just that I couldn't touch him, it was that I couldn't explain to
> him why he couldn't come home. He had no idea of the choice that we had
> been given. the chaplain has visited with him now and explained
> everything. I think that he is seeing how his actions are affecting a
> lot more people than he intended, but, as a mom, it hurts to say, "no, he
> can't come home."
> Kathy
>
>
> At 12:44 PM 5/11/2005, you wrote:
> >Oh! dear Kathy!
> >my heart aches for you,
> >having never been in your situation I can't say in total truth that I
> >understand, but I am a Mom and it hurts so to not be able to at least touch
> >someone we love, especially when that someone is our own child, so much can
> >be conveyed in a touch,
> >know I am praying with you,
> >Rhonda