Joy & Sorrow

"Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep."  ~Romans 12:15

Last night, Coach Kufahl -- a very beloved, fun, entertaining teacher and basketball coach at CHA... (and the father of seven great kids, whose wife, Jenni, was recently diagnosed with cancer and the whole school and alumni have been praying for them) -- he got the chance to shoot the half-court shot during half-time at the Thunder game...

He made it... and the prize was $20,000!!  I was so ridiculously excited and happy for them!  Like any guy, he will absolutely love how this happened and have so much fun with it, and the money will help with their growing medical expenses... so many have been praying for them, and they got a great report from her doctors recently, and that coupled with seeing this happen for them was really a gift from God for a lot of people!
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Today, on the other hand, is the funeral service for Baby Anthony.  
I've never been to a funeral for a baby before, and I know this is going to be terribly difficult and sad.

Not a time for cliche verses and advice, but a time to love and "weep with those who weep."

Life gives us some dramatic highs and lows, and only God Himself knows what is coming next.  But it's comforting that we are never alone - Jesus loves us faithfully and stays close through it all, and He gives us the gift of friends and family surrounding us, to pray with us... celebrate with us in the good times... and cry with us when necessary.  

Thank you for keeping us and Anthony's parents in your prayers today! ❤