Daily our LORD brings strength to our family as we travel through the valley of the 'shadow' of death. I see it only as a shadow for as eternal beings created in the image of God, we will not die, but live eternally. For those who have chosen the way of the cross, God has promised eternal life through Jesus Christ our LORD. For those who have rejected His merciful gift of forgiveness for sin, for all who have chosen any other way except through the cross there awaits an eternal life separated from the goodness of God. 

As I heard the following, I internalized the words thinking they were specific to our current journey.  I share them now praying they will bring healing and hope to you and strength for your journey.  LORD bless. aw

"Child, you have chosen to trust Me in great heartache, anguish and despair. I AM is with you all the way, continue to trust, rejoicing in the love of your Abba Father. The days will be short when all will be tried as if by fire. You have been chosen, prepared for such a time as this. 

Your light shines brightly, My lamp of love is a beacon for many. You don't see it, but I AM sees and is a rewarder of My faithful ones. Peeks and valleys must be walked before the end comes. You are safe with Me.  I love you daughter ( or son), you belong to Me."

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever." Psalm 23