I have wanted so badly to throw a pity party lately. I have a friend who just found out he has terminal lung cancer (it is everywhere) and another who has colon cancer (already spread to the liver). This week, my stepdad has been hospitalized with his heart and my uncle had a stroke. I am an accountant and this is busy season for us- 50 hours this week. I have been to the hospital every night this week with friends and family-at least two in every night. Had it not been for Rick and Sherri Burgess and their unbelievable faith I don't think I could have gotten through this week. Much like your faith, I find it hard to believe it is so strong. I feel so minimal compared to all of you. I thank God for my life and for my family and I pray he continues to strenghten all of you. I have listened to Rick and Bubba on my way to work for the last five years. I heard the news on Sunday as I was getting ready for church. I was so shocked. On Monday and Tuesday, I tuned in and I cried all the way to work. I logged on to Rick and Bubba's website when I got to work so I could listen to them at work. I grieved for them, for Bronner, for my friend's who have cancer, for my family who are sick and for every person I could think of. Then I decided it was time to stop the pity and be thankful for all I have and stop dreading losing some of them. I will continue to pray for Rick and Sherri and the other children and for you Brenda. All of you made a bad week bearable. Thanks so much.

The first words that come to mind are How Great Thou Art. God is so good and the holy spirit is a powerful thing. During such a tragic time God has the power to give the people hurting the most peace within themselves. I know that this baby will be terribly missed and in the thoughts of many as his family is in mine. May God continue to bless this family.

Rick Burgess did something that I don't think I could. Speak at my childs memorial dervice. Whar he said in his messge has touched my heart. I will be going to church on Sunday. I'll be honoring not oly our Lord, gut for Bronner too. Thank you Rick and Srri, I will be praying for you. l

Brenda, We have since moved from Alabma but everyday faitful for four years I look at the hometown paper and ABC 33/40's webstie. On Sunday evening, I could not believe what I was reading. Over this week, I have been truly blessed to hear of Rick and Sherri's faith knowing that the pain is no less. I was touched and needed to listen to Monday's show with Bubba and Speedy. Last night, my husband told me about Rick's message that he had watched. I began to watch it but just could not. I found myself crying more than listening. This weekend I will set aside some private time to watch. I cannot imagine the heartack and pain of the loss of a child. But oh the joy of the Lord's strenght that only can the Burgess' through this time. I to feel and have felt for a while that Christians need to become more of warriors because the attacks will only becoming strongher. Brenda, I wanted to tell you that I enjoy your blog and pray for you to remain strong. I was sorry to hear that your cancer had returned. But this battle will be won!!! Please continue to write your blogs-they are uplifting.

Staying strong in Christ.

Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers and that little Bronner is the hands of his heavenly Father. Even though you are grieving, God's light is shining through your lives and this is something we all should glean from this - that our true love for God really shows when we deal in sorrow. We should live our lives each day in anticipation of meeting our Master. I pray daily for your peace in knowing that you will see little Bronner again. I guess God just needed another little angel. Our love to your family.

My prayers are with them. I know how it is to loose a child, the pain you feel and I also know that the lord has given me strength to carry on with my other children. Without the lord I could do nothing. He reassures me of where my daughter is. I know that we will be with our children thru eternity. It's a wonderful thing to trust and believe in our Lord Jesus Christ

Bend In The Road When we feel we have nothing left to give And we are sure that the song has ended When our day seems over and the shadows fall And the darkness of night has descended, Where can we go to find the strength To valiantly keep on trying, Where can we find the hand that will dry The tears that the heart is crying? There?s but one place to go and that is to God And, dropping all pretense and pride, We can pour out our problems without restraint And gain strength from Him at our side, And together we stand at life?s crossroads And view what we think is the end But God has a much bigger vision And He tells us it?s only a bend For the road goes on and is smoother And the ?pause in the song? is a rest And the part that?s unsung and unfinished Is the sweetest and richest and best So rest and relax and grow stronger Let go and let God share your load Your work is not finished or ended, You?ve just come to a ?bend in the road.?

My prayers go out for this family. I am continually amazed at their faith in God and that they know who holds the future, and that same God is where sweet Bronnor is. As a mom I'm not sure I could be as faithful as they are, but Ricks message challenged me. I am so thankful that Christ died for me, what is "too much" to give Him?

My prayers will continue for this family, and for their healing. May Bronnor's legacy be that of bringing people to Christ.

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The moment I heard I prayed Phillipians 4:7 and moments later someone spoke on television and said that you will have peace that transcends understanding. My prayer was answered instantly.

My daughter goes to Briarwood and I know that these Christian warriors are very moved and will share the burden of the loss as well as making the ongoing ministry honor God.

Rick and Sherri, We just want both of you to know that we are praying for you and for your children. We cannot say we know what you are going thru because we do not. We have 6 children of our own. I can only imagine the pain and the sorrow you are both feeling as well as your other children. I want you to know that your faith thru losing little Bronner has built me (Roberta) up more then you will ever know. You are both so strong in your faith and that only helps to build up others. I know that little Bronner is in Heaven with Jesus now. He is safe, healthy and happy and that we are only crying and mourning for ourselves as we can only imagine the joy and sights he is seeing now. One day we will all share in seeing what he is now seeing. Again thank you for your strong faith in this time of trials. I will continue to lift your family up in prayer.

God Bless all of you

Roberta & Billy Kemp and family in Pell City, Alabama

My prayers go out to the entire Burgess family. May God grant them His peace during this very difficult time. May God bless you all!

I cannot imagine losing a child. I am surely praying for the Burgess family on this tragic acciident.

I join you in prayer for this precious family. I have mourned for them for three days. I am a mother of two small children and I especially mourn for Sherry. I wish I could do something to ease her pain. Thankfully, she knows the ultimate comforter and He will give her what she needs. Praise God that we have hope and that we KNOW we will see our loved ones again if they know Jesus. How those without Christ go on without that hope, I will never understand.

Again, my prayers are with this special family...

God's glory truly shines through your lives!

I wasn't able to go to the memorial service but I would like to send my prayers to the Burgess family. I too have lost a loved one, my older sister kimberly boyd, and i am still dealing with the pain. But through the lord i have found the strength to carry on and i know that He will be the one to greet us all at the gate.