As countless other pastors and men of ministry struggle to balance the demands of ministry and their own families, Baucham certainly shared the same tasks, interruptions, and desires.
“He raised me. Day in. Day out,” Holmes said. “Messy and imperfect but so very steady and consistent.” Holmes recognized that the public “lost someone they admired,” while she “lost a part of me.”
She continued to see the differences in grieving as she admitted, “I just miss my daddy.”
More than 100,000 people viewed the post, commented with their own stories of loss, and offered prayers for Baucham’s family.
“I think there are some powerful lessons here about how pastors in general and especially high-profile pastors are somewhat dehumanized,” said one person. “Praying for this grieving family.”
Another related to Holmes’ genuine vulnerability, saying, “Relatable. When I lost my dad the world lost its color, nothing sounded the same it was like I had ear plugs in and it really does feel like a part of you has been removed.”
