At the funeral of his father, my cousin’s husband shared a story. “When I was four or five, I remember a night when I found breathing to be difficult and Dad and I went outside to breathe the cold air. It was pitch black, I felt my dad’s hand gently resting on my shoulder and whispering that I was going to be ok. He was right, the brisk air did help and I was able to relax … I learned early in my life…[Dad] will wait with me, no matter the concern, no matter the question, he waits with me. His hand will be gentle and his support will be felt.” (Lon Stone, February 2, 2024)
He continued, “Of all the waiting I have seen my dad demonstrate, it’s his dedication and desire to wait on the Lord that impresses me the most. I’ve only known Dad to pursue or surrender to the Lord’s will. As a result I’ve witnessed a disciple of Christ become a friend unto the Lord.
My dad waited on the Lord and as a result, knew how to wait with me…” (Ibid)
We all have days where we feel like we are in the dark, struggling to breathe, but we aren’t there alone. There is the gentle hand of our Father resting on our shoulder and a quiet voice whispering that we will be ok. As we trust the Lord and wait with Him, we can trust His care for those we wait with, knowing that no matter the concern, no matter the question, He will be there with us.