tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post4366002291094700685..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: The Sharp Knife of a Short LifeJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-11130371823459534112011-06-27T23:23:14.234-04:002011-06-27T23:23:14.234-04:00Aw, Jocelyn, I am so sorry. This makes me sad...y...Aw, Jocelyn, I am so sorry. This makes me sad...young ones never need to pass so soon. They haven't even touched the beginning of their lives...East Coast-er Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946194768229128964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55223656576898269632011-06-22T17:04:08.414-04:002011-06-22T17:04:08.414-04:00I learned at the funeral that Christian wanted to ...I learned at the funeral that Christian wanted to have TEN KIDS when he grew up. What a sweetheart! It was very evident that he loved children!Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-80162133329442303872011-06-21T21:53:43.542-04:002011-06-21T21:53:43.542-04:00Life is short and when people die young it is a ha...Life is short and when people die young it is a harsh reminder. It is an amazing comfort to have the gospel and know that we will be with our loved ones again, but I still can't imagine losing my son so young...I feel for his parents. Thank you for this post. I have a family member that is living her last days out as we speak and a co-worker that was only 16 that passed away in an accident last week. It really puts life in perspective. I love that song but have never seen the video. The ending is the best part. The world probably does look at it in a very different way than all of us lucky Saints though.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174103779014191452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-83536540712315570172011-06-20T18:00:01.320-04:002011-06-20T18:00:01.320-04:00what a tragedy. at least he got the chance and too...what a tragedy. at least he got the chance and took it to accept the gospel while here on the earth. he sounds like a remarkable young man and will probably work wonders on the other side of the veil. it's still extremely sad but how blessed we really are that forever can't be severed. ever.Mont and Dawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13939097496056781141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-41316861637842377232011-06-19T15:30:43.157-04:002011-06-19T15:30:43.157-04:00Thank you for your post - I'd only ever met Ch...Thank you for your post - I'd only ever met Christian once or twice, but what a remarkable young man. At a missionaries homecoming picnic in our ward, he took the time to play with and push our sons on the swing set. "What a nice young man!" I remember thinking when I saw him interacting with my boys and the other children. It really touched my heart.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534206012793588270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-8275689403097936422011-06-18T18:53:17.393-04:002011-06-18T18:53:17.393-04:00So sad, when life is taken so young. It just puts ...So sad, when life is taken so young. It just puts everything in perspective. But it doen't make it easier. Keep us posted.deila taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814109921379333571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-73474938875144534982011-06-17T21:54:21.203-04:002011-06-17T21:54:21.203-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Jocelyn. I'll be hol...Thanks for sharing this, Jocelyn. I'll be holding my little ones a little tighter, and giving them extra kisses tonight.Misty @Creative Itchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782317219694538368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-28382205655931628842011-06-17T19:11:39.317-04:002011-06-17T19:11:39.317-04:00My prayers and thoughts go out to the young man...My prayers and thoughts go out to the young man's family. Thank you for sharing, I think you said it perfectly!Debra Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841116732818863220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-55833197251275795222011-06-17T17:05:08.532-04:002011-06-17T17:05:08.532-04:00Thanks for sharing this. Sounds like you were ver...Thanks for sharing this. Sounds like you were very lucky to know such an amazing young man.Aunt Suzi Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991285620492892848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-42714032714179239282011-06-17T12:09:24.284-04:002011-06-17T12:09:24.284-04:00How sad for his family and those who loved him! It...How sad for his family and those who loved him! It always makes me feel better to know that those who are mourning at least have the comfort of knowing where he is and that they'll see him again.<br />Thank you for sharing this, Jocelyn. And for the song, too. I adore music; it's a huge spiritual medium for me and I am always wishing there were more poetic and meaningful songs to go with all the great tunes out there. This one is three for three. Thank you:)Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10970269127406844833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-28296864447660631692011-06-17T11:52:50.680-04:002011-06-17T11:52:50.680-04:00Thank you for sharing, Jocelyn! That was beautiful...Thank you for sharing, Jocelyn! That was beautifully written.erinanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033894841051002279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-37883717986211928752011-06-17T11:03:30.866-04:002011-06-17T11:03:30.866-04:00a touching tribute to a special young man...the go...a touching tribute to a special young man...the gospel and the plan of resurrection certainly brings comfort at times like this.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-5744245602952799972011-06-17T10:50:27.482-04:002011-06-17T10:50:27.482-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.G. HUBBARDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743801791250783008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-14163869050784982542011-06-17T10:47:19.466-04:002011-06-17T10:47:19.466-04:00For those wondering...Christian's passing was ...For those wondering...Christian's passing was completely unexpected. From what I know, he was sitting on the couch at home while his mother cooked dinner when he died. He was rushed to the ER and attempts were made to resuscitation him for two hours without success. I suppose I might hear a cause of death today at the funeral, if they know one.Jocelyn Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-48574604045756713362011-06-17T10:32:12.417-04:002011-06-17T10:32:12.417-04:00So sad to hear about this loss of a young friend, ...So sad to hear about this loss of a young friend, Jocelyn. <br />So happy that we know what we know...and for the comfort that brings.<br /><br />Life is a strange thing. Today is a uniquely joyful day for me and my family...a uniquely sad one for Christian's. <br /><br />But the Lord has His hand in it all, and I am grateful for that.Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-7401237829755355082011-06-17T10:27:06.792-04:002011-06-17T10:27:06.792-04:00Sorry for all the grammar and spelling mistakes :-...Sorry for all the grammar and spelling mistakes :-)Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746926866379767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-37053499063244072732011-06-17T10:27:03.923-04:002011-06-17T10:27:03.923-04:00What a hard loss for his family and your church fa...What a hard loss for his family and your church family, but you are right, he is in good hands now. May I ask what happened? Was he ill or was there an accident of some sort? I only ask because sometimes we can take lessons from situations like these that help to ease the pain a little. We will be thinking of him!stephaniegiesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00339140164968423032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-5159378525456011782011-06-17T10:25:58.731-04:002011-06-17T10:25:58.731-04:00Thank you Jocelyn for this Post. I so needed to he...Thank you Jocelyn for this Post. I so needed to hear this. Live is just a part of our eternal lives. I too Loved Christians smile and personality he was one special Happy, radiant fun loving Boy. and I am honored to have known him and have him touch our lives. Language my put up barriers sometimes. But love doesn't. Christian Now has a different mission and did not have to live a long life to fulfill his mission here on earth. But my heart and prayers go out o his Mom and familyMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07746926866379767071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-78583588189820736312011-06-17T09:57:05.257-04:002011-06-17T09:57:05.257-04:00That is the one thing that makes death OK. We kno...That is the one thing that makes death OK. We know where we are going and we know that families are forever. I share that with my friends because that gives me such great comfort. I feel sad that not every person can know of this amazing truth. Families are Forever! What an astounding blessing our loving Father in Heaven and His Son have provided together for us.JRobertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820651410148056314noreply@blogger.com