If you live in the South, you’ve probably listened to Rick and Bubba’s hilarious, family-friendly radio show at some point. And if you listen to them regularly, you’ve no doubt heard that tragedy struck Rick’s family this past weekend.
Bronner Burgess, the two year-old son of Rick and Sherri, died Saturday night in an accidental drowning at their family’s home.
I won’t attempt to recount the details; you can get more information here, and you can see a message from the family here. You can also see interviews with Bubba here and here. I think you’ll agree that their faith is nothing short of remarkable.
Please keep this sweet family in your prayers.
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Oh dear my heart breaks for them. I use to listen to them when I lived in Alabama, but we dont pick up the station here. I really loved them. They will definately be in my thoughts and prayers, i had no idea so i am off to read the story, If I can handle it.
Thanks for the post on the Burgess Family. God is God in both the good times and bad and I am sure that His Spirit is with Rick and his family. Let’s all take time to say thank you to the Lord for the ones that we love and work hard to make everyday count for His glory!
All I can think about is that Bubba said that before Rick walked in the hospital to face his wife and family after it happened he looked back at them and said “It is well with my soul.” Shew, such incredible faith.
Thank you for letting me know this…my mom and I watched them when they were on Turner South and adored them. My heart breaks for them and my prayers are with them.
Oh, how sad. I will pray for them.
Such a sad situation indeed – but for the last two days they have had CHURCH on the radio if you know what I mean. I was crying, praising God, and praying the whole way to work this morning. So many profound and wonderful statements were made. We have a SOVEREIGN GOD that we were made to glorify!
How awful. My heart is aching for them tonight and the tears are falling not only out of sadness but out of astoundment and awe in their faith in our Heavenly Father during this time.
There has been more worship in the world because of this accident. The spirit was sent through the airwaves over the past few days. I can’t see how Rick can ever laugh again but my God is big enough for more than this.
It is so sad. I’ve been thinking of CS Lewis’s statement these last few days, “We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.”
I know that the Gospel has had quite a platform because of this… but it sure doesn’t get any worse in terms of emotional agony. Our family has been praying for them and we’ve been so touched listening to the show since then. (We’re across town from you.)
Sallie, you are right. I caught this morning’s show on the internet after seeing Bubba on Fox & Friends. It was a wonderful demonstration of God’s grace in action. I was so touched by Rick and Sherri’s faith and also Rick’s love for his wife. It was awesome to hear people calling to tell about rededicating their lives to Christ after hearing about Bronned’s death and Rick’s reaction. I pray the family continues to sense God’s presence more than ever before. I am proud to be their sister in Christ!
Living in AZ, I’ve never heard of Rick and Bubba, but this story has now touched my life. Thanks for sharing it with us…I’ll be praying for this family…and hugging my 2 year old a little tighter!
This is SO sad. You know, I’ve never even heard of this guy, but I have heard about this story all day.
Makes my heart hurt for them.
Rick and Bubba are like Alabama’s Oprah. Everyone knows who they are. We feel like they know us too. They’re almost family. When The Mighty Hunter and I saw it on the news the other night, I cried. I can’t imagine their suffering and anguish.
Stinkerbell, always wiser than her barely 7 years, reminded me that God will use this. That “there’s are reason it happened.”
I know they’re the kind of faithful, solid family who will seek out God’s providence and comfort in this.
Oh, my heart is breaking for this family. That sweet video of him is priceless. I will continue to lift this family up in prayer.
I will pray for this grieving family. I cannot imagine their pain; my heart is breaking for them.
How heartbreaking. I hope that they are feeling God near them at this devastating time.
Hey there BooMama,
I have suffered the loss of a child, though my son was much older than the Burgess child. I can testify to the grace of God in such trying circumstances – nothing prepares you for what this family is going through now, but God is faithful and He shows the way through it to a glory that cannot be described. It is devestating and miraculous all in one frail breath. A family at our church buried their two year old after she drowned in their backyard pool two weeks ago tomorrow. They, too, walked through with such dignity and grace, God’s strength shining through in their most difficult moments. It just reminds me of what Bart Millard wrote about on the MercyMe site, the rain fall on the just and the unjust… So sad, but God will be there for all who seek HIM! Blessings and prayers for this family and all who are touched by this tragedy.
God Bless,
Michelle
Will certainly be praying that God would comfort them in this time of sorrow.
Oh my word. How tragic. I’ve never heard of them, but thank you for letting us know.
Every parents worse nightmare! It’s just so tragic. Rick and Bubba use to come on a local TV station here and I watched them on occasion. I’ve heard them interviewed several times on local radio an their faith was always front and center. This is just so sad. I will keep the family in my prayers.
I have a son the same age as Bronner, and the very thought of this renders me heartbroken for this family… I will pray for them and know that God has them in the palm of his hand, and his footsteps are one as he carries them through this difficult time.
Thank you so much for posting about this. I went to college with Sherri and my heart just broke when I read about this. I had not heard.
We also live in AL and love Rick and Bubba. Listening to the show since Monday has been more of a worship experience than anything else. Amazing.
My favorite story was that before they even installed the pool at their house, the family and contractor prayed over the site – that God would be glorified through the swimming pool. This is not the way they expected probably, but God has definitely been honored through their reaction to this and people are coming to Christ through their story.
My heart was broken as I heard the news at church on Sunday. I’m listening to Rick’s memorial on the radio as I type this. UNBELIEVABLE is all I can say.
I love Rick & Bubba. My heart hurts for all of them, but God is being glorified in the midst of this tragedy.
I rarely listened to their show but of course everyone here in Alabama knows who they are. I knew that lately Rick was doing more and more ministry type things and when this accident happened he was at a speaking engagement in TN.
What the enemy meant for evil, God can make something awesome out of it. I have been an on fire Christian (though not perfect by any means, I just love my Savior) for about 2 years now and this has made my fire that much more fierce.
I have listened to the show the last two days soaking up the praise, worship and testimonies that have been outpouring through those radio waves. Crying and nodding and praising my God. He deserves glory in good times and bad because He’s sovereign.
I can only pray that if a tragedy such as this were to hit my family that I would stand as tall as Rick and Sherri are now with the help of my Savior in hopes that lives would be changed forever and souls would be saved.
Thanks for posting this.
praying for the family….for comfort in the grieving time…
I love the Bible Verse they placed in their site (the one on Thessalonian).
I can’t even comprehend what they must be going through. God will give them the grace to walk through this period in their lives. We’ll be sending many prayers up for them.
Thank you so much for posting this. I am praying, too.
BooMama,
Thank you for posting this. i would never see this kind of traffic on my blog. I want people to know how amazing our God is. Rick and Sherri are living breathing example of that.
Thank you again,
Roxanne
My heart is breaking too. I’m just now listening to Rick’s memorial talk & it is wonderful what Rick is saying. To God be the glory in this tragic situation. I love Rick & Bubba, they have done so many good things for the kingdom.
This is so devastating. I know many of us have done things like take a shower while our kids watch tv and never thought twice about it. I will keep them in my prayers and espcially pray that the devil does not get a foothold but rather may God be glorified through little Bronner’s life.
Blessings,
Kim
I was heartbroken when I heard Sunday morning. Thanks for your post. I had not seen the Fox6 interview with Bubba.
This just breaks my heart.
We’re praying for this sweet family.
His message was UNBELIEVABLY awesome. Seriously. What obedience! Wow!
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