The Loss of a Son

By:   Grant Cross
Imprint:   Primix Publishing
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 4mm
Weight:   118g
ISBN:   9798891940031
Pages:   72
Publication Date:   19 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

I was born in Wellington New Zealand and grew up in Titahi Bay, a beach about twenty five kilometers, north of Wellington. I spent most of my youth at the beach, surfing. I wasn't what you would call academic. My time was spent most of the time being involved in the local Surf Lifesaving Club, riding in trucks, watching heavy earth moving machinery, surfing, getting drunk or wasted. I had lots of good times and lots of not so good times. For me there had to be more. I was going through my first communion in the beginning of my schooling years and well, let's just say it didn't do much for me, I knew there was more! After a bit of time in Australia, I returned home still young however, and after having had my heart broken while away, I figured in time to settle down (it is easier said than done). I met a wonderful young lady, Col. We had four children, two boys and two girls. Life was good but the only thing was, I couldn't see the damage being done by me. One day I went to a church. The only reason I went was because the pastor was into surfing, had a Harley and had ridden it inside the church so I thought that's different and went for a look. While I was there I had my first encounter with Jesus. I never did realize until many years later, it dawned on me. I had to change! As I have gotten older, I have learned life is not always fair however, I have also learned mostly through brokenness that pain is not God's fault, yet he gets blamed! I have learned that grace and love is available even when we don't deserve it. A part of me was lost when Damion died although, I am so thankful for my three children who have stood by their Dad, always giving me their love. Now as life goes on, I find myself loving being called Pop as I have two grandchildren. They are both a blessing to me, as are all my children who are all grown up now. My desire is for you to find the peace I have been given and the grace that helped me carry on getting through with life. This is ongoing and all this is about having a relationship with Jesus. He's waiting as I've found out I've had to make a choice.