Jordan’s gone. A few minutes ago we were together, driving and talking about his work, his life, and his soon to be former wife. As we pulled up to the airport our conversation came to an abrupt close kinda like his marriage. Jordan grabbed his two bags and we said our goodbye’s. He’s leaving and not looking back. Lord only knows when his big blue eyes will be seen by my green, graying, and ever dimming lenses.
I grabbed Jordan and pulled him in close and made sure he felt my squeeze. He told me he loved me and he would miss us. I told him that I love him too. I grabbed him even tighter and whispered a little prayer in his right ear. “God,” I began with my voice firm and fine, “bless Jordan and bless his life.” God, bless Jordan and bless his life was all my mind could muster before firm and fine turned to mush. I squeezed him one last time and as I turned away the tears cascaded down my cheeks in some kinda emotional flood.
Jordan’s gone.
Jordan’s heart is broken and he’s got to come to grips with it. In fact, we all do. Jordan’s gone but he’s far from done. Jordan’s life has taken a turn none would want but he has the chance to heal. You see, God is NOT the kinda God that kicks his children to the curb. Quite the contrary, God is the God of second chances. You may have turned your back, run away, and kicked Him to the curb. He’s not gone anywhere. God patiently waits. God is waiting for you to turn toward Him. God is ready to heal you too. How cool is that…
And, God, please bless Jordan and bless his wife…
BUILT TO LEAD 
That, is what friends are for!
He is the God of grace, the God that turns ashes in beauty. The faith part of my life has been the waiting for it. But the waiting and trusting while He does it was what brought beauty out in me. Thanks for this post.
This had to be truly one of the most difficult experiences you’ve been through as a parent. Thank God for those of us who allow God to be in our lives – it helps when there is no answer or way to “fix it” which is what we want to do, right?
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
my heart aches for you my friend
Chet
My heart cries the same pain, the same thoughts, the same prayers for my son and your friend, Kurt.
Daily, I learn more about God’s Grace and I stand on this truth……
I will neither get to see my son’s sweet face on this side of heaven or in eternity. Either way I will be blessed.
The Lord promises to restore what the locusts have eaten.
Thanks for sharing a father’s heart.
Thank you all for your kind words. I really appreciate hearing from you…
My heart aches for you, Miss, Jordan and your family, Chet. You are in my prayers and close in my thoughts. May our Lord God hold you tenderly and ever close to Him.
‘For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,
neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.’
Romans 8:38-39
‘For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD;
plans to prosper you and not to harm you;
plans to give you hope and a future.’
Jeremiah 29:11