Jan
25
Following is my sermon given at the recent funeral of Garrett Steven (January 15, 2008 - January 18, 2008), my great nephew, who was born with a condition called “anencephaly.” My thanks to those of you who prayed for Garrett, his parents, Brian & Kristine, and the family. - MAJ
A verse of Scripture that has taken on special meaning for Brian & Kristine in this season of their lives is …Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”
Last August, Brian & Kristine received the news that would both rock their world and change them forever. The precious child growing in Kristine’s womb had anencephaly. This term, unfamiliar to most of us, immediately catapulted to the forefront of our awareness as we scrambled to make sense out of this new reality. But no amount of understanding would erase the pain of this stark revelation. Read more
