Silence

We have all, at one time or another, deliberately observed a moment of silence. A brief time of respect, memory and reflection. Often, this is a time that has grief woven inextricably into the memories.

I have not written here for more than six weeks. Part of that time has been this blog's moment of silence for a nephew on Kathy's side, Jacob de Schiffart from Dunnville, Ontario. Less than a year past his diagnosis of lymphoma, less than a year after his 29th birthday, less than a year beyond celebrating the birth of another child to Rachel and him, on Sept 5 the lymphoma claimed Jake's life.

From afar, we have easily seen how Jake and Rachel and the rest of the family have leaned on God through these excruciating events. They have been held in God's good hands. They have expressed genuine comfort right in the middle of unspeakable anguish. May God walk with all those who experience Jake's absence in everyday moments. May God help them and us to keep the faith.

The obituary of Jacob de Schiffart can be found HERE.