POEM IN VIEW OF THADDEUS DEATH

Rev Dr Gordon Wong preached @ TPMC last Sunday and he cited a poem written by the mother of an 11 year old son, Darren who died in an accident in front of his school. This poem touched many hearts on Sunday. It emphasises the reality some things in life that makes no sense like the death of Thaddeus who died after crossing the finish line of the Triathlon. May God continue to comfort all those who have been struck with tragedy in their lives and bring release from their pain.

MY SON! MY SON!
(In loving memory of my dearly departed Darren)

I’ve cried myself hoarse,
Questioning God for the cause.
To your sudden homegoing
And the reason for our mourning.

You were the best son, God had favoured us,
Obedient, optimistic, cheerful, clever, loving and robust.
I thank the Lord for ‘loaning’ you to us for eleven years
The happy moments we have shared; inspite of some fears.
(like the time you were lost in Centrepoint; the time you choked on that fish bone).

The most severe chastisement that God can ever send
Is to whisk our loved ones suddenly into His Presence.
The greatest assurance, comfort and consolation
Is that I am fully assured of your salvation.

Pa and I have come to accept God’s will for you, son,
Although our sorrowful hearts are heavy and numb.
Your dying is not in vain, although it caused such pain.
One day our loving heavenly Father will reveal His aim.

We believe you are happier now, safe in Jesus’ arms,
Although Pa and I longed to hold you in our arms.
But we have the assurance that when our work on earth is done,
We’ll join you in Heaven and be with you, our son.

Meanwhile, life must go on and we thank God we have Daphne,
May you rest in His perfect peace and be happy.
Till we meet again on that beautiful golden shore.
And God will wipe away our tears and we cry no more.
Goodbye, our only dearest son!

Your loving Mummy.

The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away;
Blessed be the name of the Lord