Words that shock
A boy is told his father,mother, brother, sister has died.
These are words which bring shock.
the first stage of grief.
the announcement of a massive, perhaps catestrophic change
in family life
and in most cases economic circumstances.
it has brought many families into poverty.
A boy no longer has his dad
as his menor
as his provider and protector.
care for the fatherless
the scriptures teach "visit the widdows and the fatherless"
to provide support
to impart manhood to the boys
to be supportive
to provide care