When things got beyond any human help, I too had been gently carried and held by my Savior. Little Corey, Jeff's best friend, was also really feeling the loss. I had gone through Jeff's belongings and toys, and prepared little 'goodbye gifts' from Jeff to his special playmates. I also sent along a note with each present, telling the children how much Jesus loved them and that if they spent their life serving Christ, they would certainly see Jeff again some day. Corey wrote a little story about Jeff at school and brought it to us, It was very precious.
Children have a unique way of relating to an adult in sorrow.
They are so honest and open in their own feelings, and it reminds me of how God's Word tells us to become as a little child with simple childlike faith. At Activity Club, Jeff had made a traffic signal as part of his craft work. I have this taped to my frig door. There are three scriptures on it in his own handwriting. This indicates to me the way Jeff lived his life.