Today’s episode is continuing to look at Isaiah 61:3 through the eyes of a parent who has lost a child from this earth.
Laura has asked worship leader, Angelique Marketon, (who lost her 16-year-old son and only child in a senseless single-car accident) to join her in talking about the struggle of allowing God to give us a garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness and despair.
Angelique Marketon was born and raised
in Germany until she moved to Florida where she met her husband, Tony. Because worship has always been something that draws Angelique closer to God, she has a heart to lead others closer into His presence as well. For many years God has flowed through Angelique, opening the door for people to experience the freedom, healing and hope we have in God and His love.
On October 27th, 2018 Angelique lost her only child, Isaiah, in a tragic accident. Isaiah was only 16 years old. It took some time to get the strength back to sing and lead again. As God continues to heal Angelique’s own heart through worship, her ministry of healing, comfort and hope, has now deepened greatly, as God flows through her music to others who have also faced deep hardships.
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Birthdays:
Mary Elizabeth Englebert was born on October 30 and left us at age 21.
James was born on October 30 and left us at age 17 months.
Zen Dylan Koh was born on November 1 and left us at age 17.
Chaney Partrich was born on November 4 and left us at age 20.
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The special song written for our children’s birthdays I Remember Well can be heard here.
Remember to Hold On Pain Eases; there is HOPE!
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Grieving Parents Sharing Hope (GPS Hope) is here to walk with parents through the darkness of child-loss, guiding them to a place of hope, light and purpose.
It is a safe place for anyone who has lost a child from this earth. There is no shame or judgment in where you are in this journey, including if you are struggling in your relationship with God or your faith has been completely shattered.
How do you keep from hardening your heart? I feel like this is a strategy that I need to use to be able to get up in the morning and go to work and be able to do my job. I will check out Angelique’s online worship …. Hoping that will help….
Hi ReNae. That is a really good question. I think we have to be willing to feel the pain, to let tears flow, and find ways to release the anger. I know we want to blame God because we know He could have stopped it, but He is not the villan or the evil one. He is the redeemer and the hero that makes sure there is a good ending. Hugs!
Hi there I just came across this Angelique is somebody I know from being in a program with her years back called Christ stayed and she was a friend of mine and a beautiful person and I knew Isaiah we used to get our kids together and take them back to the ministry and spend the weekends with them I just lost my son February 2 of this year 2022 I have a fat Noll overdose I am beside myself with grief and pain I have gotten confirmation that the Lord has him and I know he’s up there I’ve had a strong faith but I’ll tell you this Has shaken me to my core. I have his ashes at my house and I’m waiting for the part where it makes beauty for ashes.
Hi Joan, thanks for sharing this with me. Angelique is so very precious… I am sorry you know what this is like now, and for the loss of your son (and the tragic thing that happened to end his life here on earth). Yes, I was shocked at how I could be such a strong person of faith and have the intimate relationship with God, and yet still be so very shaken and be in such a place of darkness I did not even know exhisted. I am glad you found us, but am sorry you have a reason to. I hope you connect with us at gpshope.org so that we can walk this unwanted journey together.