Joy Owens Went to Africa
Way back in April, I posted a blog series about Kurt and Joy Owens and their ministry, Snuggles for Sam. The ministry is in memory of their baby boy, Sam, who died of a serious heart condition in early 2010. I keep up with their family and their ministry by subscribing to their Caring Bridge page.
My Africa
Last spring was a season of deep grief for Joy. Many of us ached and prayed for her as she shared the heartbreak of her separation from her sweet little boy. One of her Caring Bridge posts, My Africa, communicated her difficult journey so eloquently I wanted to share it with you. If you have lost a child or are facing such a loss, grab some tissues and click on the link. Then scroll down until you reach the May 18, 2010 journal entry. What Joy has to say will speak to the deepest longings of your heart.
Join Their Email List
While you’re at Caring Bridge, you can register and sign up for email alerts whenever the Owens’ update their site. It’s an easy way to stay connected to them and with other families you know who have pages at Caring Bridge. You might want to do the same thing at Care Pages, if you know someone with a website at that similar organization. It’s a great way to show families of kids with special needs how much you care.
Come back and leave a comment about how Joy’s story about Africa changed you. I’ll pass them on to the Owens family.
Jolene
Have you seen Molly Piper’s website. Her series on how to help a grieving friend (after the loss of her own baby) is very insightful and helpful.
http://mollypiper.com/2008/03/how-to-help-your-grieving-friend/
Dear Lynne,
No I hadn’t seen her blog before. Thanks so much for the recommendation. I can’t wait to read and recommend all the posts in her series.
Jolene