Brave Fallen Soldier Laid to Rest

Last week a fellow instructor, where my husband is a professor, suffered the loss of a nephew who died in Afghanistan.  This was devastating news as this man and his wife also suffered the loss of their own son 10 years ago in a car accident.  Since this couple had some idea of how to proceed with a funeral, they were asked by the young soldier’s family to do all the planning and arrangements for the service and burial of their son who died in military action.   This couple did go ahead and do all that was requested of them even though it brought back all the previous pain from losing their own son. This compliance to family duty was very bravely carried through.  The service took place here in Arizona where the soldier and his family lived and then on Monday, October 31^st,  he was buried at the Arlington Cemetery in Virginia.  His name is Michael Elm and if you would consider praying a Rosary for Michael and his family it would be most appreciated.

 Praying the Rosary to Ease the Pain of Loss

Praying the Rosary is so healing for all of us who have lost someone during the course of their lives.  I had a friend, Susan, who suddenly lost her mother and then two years later she also lost her brother. She was devastated and just didn’t know how to go on after losing two very important and close family members within a two- year period. One day she was sitting in her room when a presence came into the room. She looked up and saw two figures sort of floating in the air in front of her.  She was very afraid, but she calmed herself down and stayed in the room to see what was going to happen.  The figures were women and she noticed they were wearing scarves over their heads like Mother Mary has done in most of her pictures.  One of the women spoke and Susan was shocked to hear her own mother’s voice!  Her mother told Susan that she was OK and was spending time with Mother Mary who was with her right then and there.  Susan was a new Catholic and this was amazing to her that she would be visited by Mother Mary and her own mother!  Susan’s mother then spoke to Susan about praying the Rosary every day and how it would sooth her soul more and more each day.  Slowly, the two women faded away leaving Susan to think about praying the Rosary.  She didn’t even own a Rosary yet, but on that very day she went out and bought one and started to pray the Rosary every day.  She claims that this practice did ease the pain of her loss and she still prays the Rosary on a regular basis.  

 If you are suffering a loss right now, buy  a Rosary or take yours out and dust it off and start praying the Rosary.  Feel the comfort of the practice and you will be glad you did! I am praying the Rosary for all of you who are suffering today. 

 ~ Sandra Anderson

Be sure to check out my website for your Rosary gifts this Christmas.  We also have a Lay Away plan.  http://www.frommyheartrosaries.com.