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. -- Christ is either Lord of all or he is not Lord at all. Karen Carter '74 -------------- Original message -------------- > 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