The past 24-48 hours have been very difficult for our PCC church family. Yesterday morning during the service we found out about a really tragic death in our PCC family. Our head Video/Sound technician and his wife have three children (6 yr. old, 4 yr. old, one week old). The couple just had their third child last week. On Saturday night, the wife wasn't feeling well and about three hours later, she passed away. This story really shook myself and others from PCC up big time! When Pastor Ron told us, I was speechless!
My wife and I really had a good conversation about life and how precious each day is. You look at this family and last week they were celebrating a new baby and the next minute, they are grieving. Here are some thoughts I am taking from this:
1. Life is too short to worry about trivial things
2. Enjoy life everyday
3. Thank God for giving you another day to live for him
4. Treat your spouse, family, friends well
5. Watch what comes out of your mouth....is it pleasing to others?
6. If it is your last day, how will you be remembered?
Please lift up the Amstutz family in prayer this week. I hope we all really think about what is important in life and not take anything for granted!
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Wow that is so sad. Your observations were touching. We do need to live for Christ every day and be Jesus to people. Thanks for the reminder. God bless you and Jill. Miss you two. Love, Leslie
We really should pray a lot! God's grace is certainly sufficient for this extreme heartache. I've experienced a much lesser version of this type of sorrow, and it creates an unreal ache in your heart. May God be glorified by the testimony of His grace through difficult times. I was really encouraged by your insites, Craig. Take care, Joel
Definitely sending prayers! I got chills just reading your post. Please keep us posted if there is anything the famiy needs in the future.
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