Do you ever have times when you think God's ways are just too complicated to understand and its better not to ask why?

Mum phoned tonight to say that Anna's dad had collapsed and died today. I think I can say this is a Job experience Anna and the boys are going through. I can only take comfort in the fact that Anna's dad is now out of pain and having a celebration like no other with Neil in heaven.

There's a verse in 1 Corinthians that says "Gods weakness is stronger than mans strength and God's foolishness is wiser than mans wisdom"

What we see as the unfathomable, God has predestined and has determined to be part of his perfect plan.

Although I will never understand I have to believe that all things work together for the good of those who love the Lord. At the moment its hard though.

Anna , Joel and Simon have been through so much. Please pray for them especially the boys. They all must be asking why?? We have no answers. I just pray that God gives us all the right words to say. I don't want to just be a lip service Christian, but want to live and breathe the life that God wants.

Thanks for listening. I love you all with the love of God, even thought I don't know most of you.

Mo

Well its 10:54pm and we have arrived back home from Chelmsford after attending a sad but fantastic tribute to Neil. It was astounding to see so many people there and say hello, allbeit in sad circumstances, to people we haven't seen in years. A special word of thanks should go to all the members of the church who made the service and the buffet afterwards so fantastic. We love you all. Neil, I'm sure would have loved the sense of family and love that was flowing through all of you.
It's still quite surreal to think I will never see Neil again. I will always remember the special times we had when he used to sit on the landing in Longstomps Avenue and play his guitar to me, singing all the latest choruses he was learning at church. Those were my times with my big brother, when I could feel like a little sister. I imagine Neil is now sitting at his makers feet and listening to the heavenly music. He won't have to worry about a capo now!!!!
Life now goes on and though there is a big gap in the Cooper household, God can fill this space. Joel and Simon are a credit to Neil and Anna and my prayer is that they will remember that God was No1 in Neils life and will continue to be in theirs. Anna is an amazing woman and God will be the strength she needs in the days to come. She has great support from you all and we really appreciate that. That old song sums it up

I love this family of God
So closely knitted into one
They've taken me into their heart
and I'm so glad to be a part of
This great family


I may not know you by name but I pray God richest blessings on you all

Mo and Mark