It is with a heavy heart, but also in the sure and certain
hope of the resurrection that I announce yesterday's passing of Luke
Leavengood, son of Robin and Ian Leavengood, brother of Vivian Leavengood, into
eternal life.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
In the meantime, please continue to surround Luke and everyone he loves
with your prayers, granting the family privacy at this difficult time.
For those who may be struggling with how to react in a
healthy way to the needs of children at this time, I'd like to share the advice
Fred Rogers gave me many years ago in regards to my own young son: When death
comes, more than anything else, young children need to know that there are
still people to care for them. Above all else, they need to know that
they are safe and loved.
I'd also like to share an observation made by the chaplain
at All Children's Hospital, who told me that "St. Thomas is a strong, wide
net." Let us grow into that image for one another, knowing that it
is one of the gifts Luke has given us.
I know I speak of behalf of Father John as well when I
remind you that we are available to care for you, not only during crisis, but
in the time to come.
The Rev. Lisa B. Hamilton
Associate Priest
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