Note about my friend who lost her son
Posted by: amazinggraze <amazinggraze@...>
I was able to speak to Muffy, Seth's mom, tonight. What a blessing it was to hear her voice!
Forgive my silence but I didn't want to send out any updates until I had all my facts confirmed by a member of the Stephenson family. Here's what Muffy told me.
Here are the facts:
As we already know, Seth was one of the boys found at the bottom of the lake along with his friend Noah Hooper. Contrary to what some news stations reported the boys WERE being supervised by adults and Muffy herself was present at the lake when Seth and Noah went missing. Contrary to what some media reported, the police were called right away and NOT the next day. Muffy confirmed that the boys were island hopping and got trapped in a drop off that was filled with silt that acted like a quick sand. However, she said the media was misinformed in regards to the decomposer of Seth and Noah's remains. Actually, she said that they were blessed in there being little decomposer even with reports of large schools of fish swimming in the area.
Seth will be buried in the cemetery up at the camp on MONDAY JULY 15TH AT 1 OR 2PM (Exact time still undecided). The Stephenson family is planning a memorial service that is local for those who are unable to make the drive up to the campgrounds. Details on that will be released once Muffy has gotten it all squared away.
Here is the blessing:
While on the phone with Muffy she couldn't stop singing the praises of God. She said that while she would not choose this path, she has traveled it once before with her baby Thomas and feels that the lessons the Holy Spirit taught her through that tragedy is being used in her through this one. She proclaimed the greatness of God and I could hear such conviction and passion of faith in His mighty plan. Muffy said that all of them have their moments throughout the day of mourning but it is rooted in missing Seth and not in the unknown doubt of where Seth is. She expressed such a peace and happiness in knowing that Seth and Thomas are reunited in the Kingdom of the Most High God. We must all praise God along with Muffy and Seth for the sacrifice that was made by our Lord Jesus Christ that made it possible for Seth to be with our Lord and praise God for blessing us with knowing Seth for the time He allowed. Muffy doesn't pretend to know the answers to why God chooses to allow the things that happens but she has learned from experience that God's master plan is greater than our own and that His plan for us is to never harm us but prosper us...even if that prosperity is only attainable by walking down a path of tragedy. The Lord is moving in Mark and Muffy's life like wild fire and answering prayers that have been years in the making. Praise you Jesus!
Here is the request:
Muffy asks if we can please keep Noah Hooper's family in prayer. She says that they are really having a hard time cooping. They are believers in Christ, walking with Him, but struggling desperately over loosing their son. Please keep Noah's parents, Kevin & Nadine as well as Noah's brother Gabriel in prayer.
Thank you everyone for praying!
Mike & Marci
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