Burying a Child

Vonita

Today I went to a funeral of a child. A child so full of life and enthusiasm and joy. I cannot even begin to imagine what the parents are going through, how the pain in their heart will make each new day seem impossible. No parent should have to bury their child. And yet it happens. I have friends (more than one) who have lost a child. We are born into this life. And one day we will die. We are not told when or how. I try and teach my children this. Do not be afraid of death. Because it can happen to anyone at anytime. It is up to us to make each day count, for we are not guaranteed another. Peace be with you.

27 thoughts on “Burying a Child”

  7. Very sad. There is no word in English for this. A widow or widower for a spouse, an orphan for a child left without parents…but there is no word for parents who lose a child. It’s too terrible to think of I guess.

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  8. I’m sorry the parents had to go through that. And I’m sorry that you and other parents had to see it too. I cannot imagine how hard that is to see someone so little passed on. But I hope you are comforted by Jesus who said: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”

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    1. Yes, though I don’t think I would dare say that to someone who has been through the experience, somehow if one hasn’t been through it, one cannot comprehend the unending feelings of pain and loss xx

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  11. Tell me about death, and yes make every day count. I say to people (rarely really) that they will never appreciate life until you have had a near death experience. And since I have had too many, can´t even count really, I can appreciate each moment. Like right now, I have a computer and a notebook and a pen. A roof over my head and food in the fridge.
    I should add that I prefer my parents burying me than the other way around. I don´t know how I could handle, or if I could handle if they went out first. Maybe selfish from my part.

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    1. Thank you for sharing, Charly. I am fairly certain your parents would not wish to bury you. But like I try and teach my children, we are not told when and how we will go. All the best, x

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