A time for weeping and sorrow

A couple or so weeks ago, on one of the blogs that I follow, I was introduced to this gorgeous baby girl.



Her name is Cora, and she was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer just two weeks ago.
I read all the entries and checked every day and became really involved with Cora and her family's story. Through all of the ups and downs, they remained so faithful. What a great testimony.




Cora passed away this morning.



Heartbroken doesn't even begin to cover it. No, I don't know this family personally, but my heart and prayers go out to them now. I can't even imagine what it must be like to be in their shoes.
But their unfailing faith is so very inspirational, and there are thousands, THOUSANDS of people lifting them up in prayer tonight. THAT is AMAZING, and it's the way that we as a body of believers should be.
If you're interested, you can read their blog here.
And here is a link to a song that was written just for her.

Ecclesiastes 3

A Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under heaven:

2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3 a time to kill and a time to heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,

4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain,

6 a time to search and a time to give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7 a time to tear and a time to mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8 a time to love and a time to hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.