Three years ago around this time, Norma Kuailani passed away. She was 34 years old and in the peak of health. It shook the campus community. Since then, the Christmas season has always had a shadow cast over it, a poignant reminder of a loved one missing from my life. However, I cannot even imagine the grief of her parents and the one remaining sibling. This year, another life cut short too soon, another shock for the community, another grieving mother, father and brother. The anniversaries each year are relentlessly tinged with loneliness and tears. I know that Norma will welcome Justin's company in heaven. She always was fond of the Leau boys and greatly respected their mother. There will be much talk story! Every year, as tears fill my eyes, I purpose to think of Norma in the present and not in the past. Now we can do the same with Justin. Becky, Jason, and Sosene: My heart grieves with you. I offer no words, but I offer my tears. Most importantly, I rejoice with you in the knowledge of Justin's salvation and eternal life. I will be there Monday night.
Three years ago around this time, Norma Kuailani passed away. She was 34 years old and in the peak of health. It shook the campus community. Since then, the Christmas season has always had a shadow cast over it, a poignant reminder of a loved one missing from my life. However, I cannot even imagine the grief of her parents and the one remaining sibling.
ReplyDeleteThis year, another life cut short too soon, another shock for the community, another grieving mother, father and brother. The anniversaries each year are relentlessly tinged with loneliness and tears.
I know that Norma will welcome Justin's company in heaven. She always was fond of the Leau boys and greatly respected their mother. There will be much talk story!
Every year, as tears fill my eyes, I purpose to think of Norma in the present and not in the past. Now we can do the same with Justin.
Becky, Jason, and Sosene: My heart grieves with you. I offer no words, but I offer my tears. Most importantly, I rejoice with you in the knowledge of Justin's salvation and eternal life.
I will be there Monday night.