
The Broe family — Kevin and Janel with children (L-R) Carson, Pierce, Forrest and Julianne — earlier this year at the Pierce Your Heart benefit in River Place on Valentine’s Day.
At Pierce Broe’s service, his father, Kevin, shared their family’s hope for Pierce’s legacy.
I tell my children that I know the secret of life. In fact, it’s an advantage that I can give them over other children. My children know the secret of life. In the spirit of community that we have in God’s presence, I’m going to share it with everyone here today.
The secret of life is that happiness is a choice. It’s as simple as that. No person, thing or event can make you feel a certain way without your conscious decision to do so. Now it turns out, there are a few exceptions to this rule, and a loved one dying — especially a son, or a brother, or a friend — is certainly an exception.
So in this time of incredible sadness and loss, it’s natural to struggle with the question, “Why did God let this happen to a child so young and innocent? Why?” There is no answer to this question.
The truth is we simply don’t know. So today, I’m going to ask you to accept the call to action. Continue reading