Now four years later, I understand somewhat why I went through what I went through. Three years ago, the Lord brought Bro. Bruce Engelman and his family to take over the pastorate of my home church in Fort Worth. The family has gone through a lot in these past few years. About a year ago, his wife, Connie, found a lump on her neck which turned out to be a very aggressive and deadly tumor.
When I saw her last in May of this year, it seemed that she was going to defeat this. That odds there were against her were proven to be defeated by the Lord's grace. Then on Labor day, I found out she was in the hospital and that she was only given anywhere from 48 hours to two weeks to live. Well, tonight, she is now in the arms of our precious Lord and Saviour.
Though we are happy she is no longer suffering but there is a precious family that no longer has a wife and mother. As a child who watcher her mother died of cancer, I understand what the kids are feeling and going through. I just wish I can be home but I can't. Hopefully I can come home soon to spend some time there.
There are so many questions that I still ask. Why does cancer exist? Why has it claimed so many precious people I love and care about? I am tired of seeing and hearing of families suffer because a loved one got, fought and eventually died from cancer?
Tonight, as you get ready to go to bed, please say a prayer for the Engelman family and Baptist Temple. The next few days are going to be tough.
The Engelman Family
Bro. Bruce, Lindsey (Top)
Justin, Mrs. Connie, Jason (Bottom)
Love,
LaShawnda
