Summary
Levi and Jenny Lusko share a deeply personal account of their experience with grief and faith following the tragic loss of their daughter, Lenya, during an asthma attack just days before Christmas in 2012. As they recount the harrowing moments leading up to her death, they emphasize the shock and devastation of losing a child, particularly during a season typically filled with joy and celebration. Despite the overwhelming sorrow, they describe how their faith provided a source of strength, allowing them to worship even in their darkest moments.
The Lusko family reflects on the importance of perspective in the face of adversity, highlighting the choice between becoming better or bitter when confronted with pain. They discuss how their tragedy has shaped their ministry and their commitment to honoring Lenya's legacy by inviting others to their church. The couple emphasizes that while their hearts ache for their lost daughter, they find solace in their faith, believing that God is present in their suffering and that there is a unique closeness to Him during times of grief. Their story serves as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of faith in navigating life's most challenging trials.
Show Notes
One day, their five-year-old was part of Christmas plans. The next day ... she was gone. How do you trust God after unspeakable loss—when you're grieving the only thing you begged Him not to take? Pastor and author Levi Lusko and his wife, Jennie, join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to tell the story of losing their daughter Lenya—and wrestling with God when faith and heartbreak occupy the same room.
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