I just had to blog about this little boy.
I got a comment on my "Better late than never" post from a friend from college, Robin (It was so good to hear from you, Robin!!). I was reading her blog and came across a link to my assistant pastors' (at Mississippi State) family's blog, The Andersons. They have four children and their youngest boy, Knox was in a tragic accident (at almost 18 months) and went Home as a result. As I read his blog, I found myself uncontrollably sobbing and weeping. I didn't know I could ever cry or be so distraught over someone I hadn't ever even met! I don't know if it's b/c Knox reminded me of my own boys (b/c of his blond hair) in some small way or what.
I can't even imagine something like this happening to one of my own. It's one of those things that I can't even begin to wrap my mind around. My heart physically aches for this family. To see pictures and to read memories of their precious little boy, really moved me. I just couldn't resist the urge to share this family and their story with you all. Please take some time to read Knox's blog and join me in prayer for this family as they seek God's help to heal and cope from this loss.
It really put things in perspective for me. I feel like God has revealed a sin of mine of taking his most precious blessings for granted. I began to feel so convicted of impatience in dealing with my boys. I get so caught up in the trivial things in my life, and sometimes loose sight of the most precious things right under my own nose. It is a good reminder to all of us with children to continuously thank God for the precious children he has given us. My prayer is that God will protect and shield each and every one of our children. I hope that the next time I feel impatient or get caught up in everything going on, that I will stop and remember little Knox and how much of a blessing he was and his memory is to the Anderson family.
I've always loved the name Knox and the meaning behind it, but now it takes on a whole new meaning for me and makes me love it all the more.
3 comments:
Ragan, do you happen to have a link to the blog about Knox? I would love to read it.
Thanks.
It's linked in the post. The end of the second paragraph where it says, "Knox' blog". Click on that.
Oh, that's just so sad. I cannot imagine the grief that a mother goes through when her child dies. I truly don't know how I would begin to cope with such tragedy.
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