Logan Harman

May 17, 2009 | Filed Under Uncategorized 

This week I got to be a part of something very special but very sad. A family in our church named the Harman’s had a death in their family. On March 4th, 2005, Chris and Shelle Harman brought a beautiful baby boy into this world named Logan. Logan was 6 months old when he was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). It was this past Monday, May 11th, that Logan went home to be with the Lord. Logan lived a happy and wonderful life and impacted many people in the short time he was here with us on earth. Although he only lived to be four years old, he will not soon be forgotten or missed.

The funeral was conducted Saturday by Pastor Perham at Mercer Mortuary in downtown Phoenix. There were many in attendance, from firefighters, nurses, family members, friends, and church members who wanted to pay the respects to the family. Pastor preached a message on…

1. What Logan Could Not Do
2. What Logan Can Now Do
3. What Logan Wants You to Do

It was a serene time of remembrance, laughing, crying, and hopefulness as we watched a slideshow of Logan’s Life, heard a poem from Logan’s nurse (Milinda Preciado), and wonderful praise of the family from Logan’s uncle (Wayne Fournier) The day ended as everyone gathered outside for a balloon and butterfly release.

I couldn’t help myself but get wrapped up in the service. It was very painful to see such a wonderful family go through such a great tragedy. It was not even a year ago that Chris and Shelle went through the time of giving birth to two still born twin baby girls. Now they had to let their son go as well. So much of Chris and Shelle’s life was wrapped up in caring for Logan, from the Conversion Van they drove, to their house, their time, and their many trips to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

It is times like this when you have a tendency to not look out in faith and ask God “Why?” We must remember Romans 8:28, and it is truly in “All things…” that God will work out for His Glory, our benefit, and the betterment of others.

Below is the front and back of the bulletin I got to put together for the funeral. Even if you don’t know them, please take time to say a prayer for the Harman family.

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