Friends and Family,
We don't know how to thank you all enough for the love and support you have all shown us. We are heartbroken for the loss of our precious son, Jonah, and we will miss him until we are reunited in heaven. However, we have a hope that does not disappoint and we know we will see him again. This has been the hardest time in our lives, but God has taught us so much about His love and we are so thankful that He gave us Jonah for those wonderful five months. This may seem like crazy talk to some, but then again so is the gospel: "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:8. We believe Jonah was sent to us for a purpose and we believe that purpose is ultimately so that more people come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior. Isaiah 53:6 and Romans 5:8-10: "But God comendeth His love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life." Thank you all again for loving us and for loving our son, Jonah. We pray we can be used by God to bless you in the future as much as you have all blessed us. 2 Corinthians 5:15
Phil. 1:3
In Him, Scott and Amy Goodman
P.S. We are going on a walk this coming Sunday for the PKD foundation, if anyone is interested we would love some company.
Los Angeles Walk for PKD
Jonah Scott Goodman had PKD or Polycystic Kidney Disease and more than 12 million people – men, women, children and infants – suffer from PKD world-wide. There is a nation wide walk for PKD going on this coming Sunday, November 9th. For more information go to: www.pkdcure.org
Check In Begins: 9:00am
Walk Start Time: 10:30am
Walk Distance: 2 or 4 Miles
Location:
Ocean View Park
2701 Barnard Way
(off Ocean Park Blvd.)
Santa Monica, CA, 90405
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Romans 5:8-10: "But God comendeth His love towards us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life."
"...saved from wrath..." As I sought to think rightly of God this morning (as He IS, not how I want Him to be), and was wondering why God puts up with us, from the beginning of time, as people essentially spit in His face over and over again...and thinking about the condition of the world, from the beginning when people first exercised their "free will"...two words came to mind and gave me great comfort:
Someday Heaven
Is it possible that He endures hate and rejection because He looks forward to the day when things will be as they should? IF we have signed up for HIS plan (ONE mediator between God and man, Christ Jesus), THEN we can also have hope and be comforted in this world of hurt.
Yes, praying INDEED that Jonah will have a long legacy of believers through Scott and Amy's faithfulness to endure great pain and suffering here and now.
all our love and prayers to you, Scott & Amy...I (Mackenzie) just might join you this saturday. i'll let you know so we can meet up somewhere.
Little Jonah, shooting star
We don’t wonder where you are.
Heaven’s playground, Jesus’ embrace
With joy and laughter all over your face!
with love and prayers
Scott and Amy,
We have been thinking about you and praying for you so much. We are heartbroken at your loss...it is truly a loss for all of us as Jonah was such a sweet, precious baby who brought the Word of God to many through you and your family.
We're sorry we couldn't be with you at the memorial service as we were in Sacramento that weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. And I hope you both realize what a tremendous example of love and faith you have been to all of us. The power of Jesus Christ is never more evident than in times of great sorrow and suffering. We thank you for your example and the constant reminder of what this life is all about.
We love you guys and hope to see you soon,
Steve, Linda, and Lucas Kephart
Amy and Scott-
I am so touched by your story and your love of the Lord. Jonah was a beautiful baby. I feel very blessed to have met you.
James and Tena
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