According to Dictionary.com, “comprehend” is a verb that means “to understand the nature or meaning of; perceive.
Tonight I am trying very hard to comprehend how and/or why a bright, enthusiastic 15-year old boy should have to do battle with cancer, and trying even harder to understand his death. I don’t remember a time before I believed in God, and Heaven has always been a very real concept for me, but I still struggle with the reality of children dying young. I had the privilege this morning of attending the funeral of Josh Villarreal…football player, son, grandson, brother, cousin, friend…and was amazed by the joy shared by those who spoke about Josh and his young life. From his grandfather to his coaches to his best friend, every speaker took comfort in Josh’s faith and in their knowledge that their loved one was no longer sick, but was in the presence of God.
It is more than I can comprehend.
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Hi Fawn,
Heartbreak before comprehension – my heart goes out to this wonderful young man’s family and friends. I’m so very sorry you have to be sad this weekend.
There is no reason – only acceptance after time has passed. I don’t know that understanding or comprehension ever enters – except the comprehension, that a beautiful soul is elsewhere.
AnnMarie
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His family was absolutely beautiful in their faith that their beloved “little boy” (as his grandfather called him) was face to face with Jesus. That has to be enough for me, as a bystander. – Fawn
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Again, so very sorry for all.
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Comprehend that although his time was short he was obviously loved, respected and cared for by many. God has a plan for all and we should be thankful for the time given to know this great boy. Comprehend that many lives will have been touched by his courageousness and probably if he could see everyone he would want them to cheer up, be happy and enjoy their own short life. Thoughts with you. Life Diet Health (A-Z 672 atow)
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You are absolutely right on. Thank you for stopping by and commenting. – Fawn
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Fawn, I’m so sorry for your loss. Comprehension of death, especially when it is the death of a young person, is never easy, and while I wish I could offer more than that, I can’t because I struggle with such comprehension as well. Wishing you a peaceful weekend.
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Deb, the loss of this young man will impact our community for a long time, I think. Last night at work I noticed a family with “Team Josh” shirts on, and remarked at how beautiful the funeral was. Of course, their question was, “How did you know Josh?” I told them I knew his mother…They explained that their son was on the high school football team with him, and when I got a good look I realized that he was one of the boys who had shaved “7” on the side of his head (Josh’s uniform number). The whole team will be wearing it for the next two years, until he would have graduated. – Fawn
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What a tribute for that young man that his football teammates will be honoring for the next 2 years. That’s so good to hear, especially in this day when many young people seem not to understand the beauty of life, and its
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Fawn, my iPad went crazy and I wasn’t finished with my comment! 🙂 I meant to say that his football teammates will be honoring “him” for the next 2 years. And also that many young people don’t fully grasp the tenuousness of life. Sorry this comment came in 2 parts!
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No worries, Deb! iPads do that sometimes! – Fawn
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I think it’s great that you reflect like this. So many people I know after the loss of a teenager kept their emotions pent up inside and accepted the fact that she had passed and it was possibly her own fault for getting into an accident. Wondering is what helps us come up with solutions.
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Reflection helps me sort things out, Jennifer — reflection and being able to bounce things off my Trigger’s Horse friends. Thank you for stopping by to visit. – Fawn
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