SOMETHING SADDER THAN DEATH? In a sense, the answer is “Yes!” A few days ago, the local newspaper reported that a woman was found dead on the steps of the county courthouse. A law enforcement officer found her at about 9:00 A.M.---in broad daylight---on the main street of the city!
All we know about her as of this writing, is that she was a white female, in her fifties, fully clothed. That’s it! They did an autopsy in Lansing and the preliminary report seems to indicate that she died of natural causes. No sign of foul play.
What’s really sad is that no one has missed her! 72 hours have passed since she was found and yet no one has come forward to identify her. Does she not have family? Friends? Co-workers? Someone? Perhaps someone will yet help solve this mystery. I truly hope so. I am reminded of Psalm 142:4: “ I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.”
Update: On the fourth day after her death, a family from Lansing has identified her. That’s good news because there is nothing quite so sorrowful as those labeled “Jane Doe” or “John Doe” by authorities. To depart this world anonymously is tragic indeed. I suppose that happens more often than the public realizes. I know that there are some in nursing homes that outlive all their relatives and friends. Thank God for those dedicated workers and visitors who take the time to befriend the lonely. They are providing an extremely valuable service.
No one needs to die alone. The Lord of Life promised that His children would never be forsaken. It’s impossible for a Christian to be friendless. And yet, having said that, most people, in their time of departure, want someone around with skin on. If you’re blessed with lots of family members and friends, thank the Lord and say a prayer for those who are without.
All we know about her as of this writing, is that she was a white female, in her fifties, fully clothed. That’s it! They did an autopsy in Lansing and the preliminary report seems to indicate that she died of natural causes. No sign of foul play.
What’s really sad is that no one has missed her! 72 hours have passed since she was found and yet no one has come forward to identify her. Does she not have family? Friends? Co-workers? Someone? Perhaps someone will yet help solve this mystery. I truly hope so. I am reminded of Psalm 142:4: “ I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.”
Update: On the fourth day after her death, a family from Lansing has identified her. That’s good news because there is nothing quite so sorrowful as those labeled “Jane Doe” or “John Doe” by authorities. To depart this world anonymously is tragic indeed. I suppose that happens more often than the public realizes. I know that there are some in nursing homes that outlive all their relatives and friends. Thank God for those dedicated workers and visitors who take the time to befriend the lonely. They are providing an extremely valuable service.
No one needs to die alone. The Lord of Life promised that His children would never be forsaken. It’s impossible for a Christian to be friendless. And yet, having said that, most people, in their time of departure, want someone around with skin on. If you’re blessed with lots of family members and friends, thank the Lord and say a prayer for those who are without.
posted by kazookid | 2:10 PM
1 Comments:
That was indeed a sad story. I happened to be on jury duty the day they found her!
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