Waco1947 said:
God creates a child who God knows is going to die of SIDS at 12 months and the parents will be plunged into grief and unbearable pain. Why would God punish the parents with that pain that God KNEW God was creating?
You and I will never know this answer on this side of the veil. I have to trust God and believe that this happened for a reason. I realize that this does not comfort those parents or you.
I won't pretend to understand what they or you went thru. I can't. If I lost my wife or one of my children, I'm not sure what I would do. I'd most likely check out from society for a while. I have to believe that I wouldn't check out on God.
I do know God doesn't owe my anything. Everyday is a gift. If it's over tomorrow, it's over. This life is just a test. I pray that my reward is Heaven.
By God's grace and mercy, that 12-month old is Heaven with God. Would you agree that the 12-month old is better in Heaven than on earth? God gave those parents 12 wonderful months with that child. Now he gets an eternity with Him.
I am truly sorry for your and their loss.