The Griffith family was an active, joyful, and well-loved family in their Costa Mesa community. When their middle child, 15-year-old, Emma, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma (bone cancer) in 2013, the Griffiths lives were put on an abrupt hold has they did everything in their power to get Emma healed. After a two year battle with the cancer, Emma left this earth and walked into the arms of her Savior on August 4, 2015. In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, Emma's mom, about the heartache of the illness and Emma's passing. But you'll also hear how God was and is working in their hearts and lives to be present with them in the grief. I was honored to have Jenny share her story with me and all of you.
As a head's up, the sound is not the most consistent in regards to volume. You may find yourself adjusting the volume in your car or headset. I apologize for this and thank you for your grace as the podcast is a work in progress!
References to Bible verses mentioned:
Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 (NIV)
"Very truly I tell you, whoever obeys my word will never see death.”(v. 51) John 8:48-59 (NIV)
Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23 (ESV)
But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NKJV)
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. I Thessalonians 4:13 (NIV)
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. Philippians 1:21 (NIV)
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 (NIV)
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13:35 (NIV)
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