prayer request

A week after Silas' passing we had a new couple join our church.

Jenny was with child, though they knew the baby
could not survive outside the womb.
Last Thursday the baby was born, and passed during delivery.
After church yesterday we had a small graveside service,
and her small body now rests beside Silas'.

How strange it is to see those pink flowers,
and that tiny mound of sand.
My heart aches with and for the Piche family.
Please keep them in your prayers.
Somehow I don't feel far enough down the road in this
to be much help, or a blessing.
Once again, my Lord knows things I do not.

The Piche family has three small children
who do not understand what is going on.
I know my little ones do not quite get it.
Buddy kept giving his "Buggy" toys at the viewing,
and asking if Silas was going to color a picture.
I'm not sure how much a few of the others understand.
They can give you all the right answers, and they've seen animals die,
but head knowledge doesn't give understanding.

Just as a head knowledge of the Bible doesn't make someone saved.
It takes the word of God sinking down into someone's heart.
Then it requires action from the person, a confession of sin,
a sorrow over sin, and a repentance of sin.

Back to the children, please pray for their tender hearts,
and wisdom for their parents to answer their questions.
We have tried to be very truthful with our children,
I don't ever want them to be able to say I've lied to them.

The Piche Family
one tiny girl
a large empty spot in their hearts
prayers needed
grace to heal

God's Wonderful Grace

As the sun set on little Boaz' life, we are very sad and missing him. But, rejoicing that he is in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Nick and I were thanking God for all the good times we had with our Little Man, and for God allowing us to keep him for these two years and seven months. I needed to stroke his soft hair one more time, though this time it wasn't to comfort him, but me.



We ended up having Sunday School in the house. We were all mourning our loss, because it was surely gain for Silas!

We are very thankful for everyone who came to support us. Somehow, this morning I was wondering if my Silas has talked to Boaz and Ruth, or Paul and Silas yet!

Silas Graduation Arrangements

People have been sending us e-mails, notes of encouragement. It has been a blessing.
Hebrews 13:2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.
He endured his pain and suffering differently than others. His behavior was different. He didn't scream and pitch fits,, even in extreme pain. In the middle of great pain Thursday, Nick walked in the door. Silas stopped crying, said, "Hi Daddy", and went back to crying. Don't teach me doctrine, the verse was timely and helped me out!
We went yesterday and made all of the arrangements. The viewing is Wednesday, at Heritage Funeral Home, from 6-8pm. The funeral is Thursday, at Fellowship Baptist Church, at 2pm. Graveside services will be following at Heritage Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers we are asking that donations be made to the Silas Blackburn Memorial Fund. It is through Truth Baptist Church, 4015 Maynard Dr., Panama City, Fl 32404. You will need to put Silas Memorial Fund in the memo.
If you need any other information, you can e-mail Nick at crazycongoman@hotmail.com or me at kdforthecongo@yahoo.com
Silas was full of life, and we'd rather not have a ton of flowers. We know there will be some, and that is fine with us. We miss Silas, like only someone who's lost a child can know. We are thankful for the prayers and notes of encouragement from everyone.