Comments on: All We Can Do Is Keep Breathing*

By: Robin ~ PENSIEVE

Robin ~ PENSIEVE — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 13:05:53 +0000

Less than a year ago one of my daughter’s friends/classmates was in a car accident that took his life; the driver, another friend, lived (he’s fine with some limitation). He had just celebrated his 17th birthday and the middle-of-the night call ended in the kind of deep-hearted sobbing I had rarely known.

It’s community rocking.

Can I offer you this without sounding trite or “religious” or making it too easy? — This didn’t catch God by surprise and He’s in the midst of the circumstance. Somehow in the ways that only He knows (and that can infuriate and devastate us from a human perspective) He can work this for good…. I believe that because I’ve seen the changes in people, students, parents since Ryan’s accident. His life touch many but his death touch 10 times that.

I hate he lost his life; I still can’t believe it almost a year later. But I’ve seen glimpses of holiness in the midst…and transformation in others.

I grieve with you as one who “knows”; and I’m so sorry for the unspeakable loss.

But there’s a peace in clinging to the promises of God…and believing He does have a plan in the circumstance.

By: Lynn Bradford

Lynn Bradford — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:45:20 +0000

Just got home from the visitation where an estimated 800-1000 people showed up to show their respects to Courtney and her family. I have also thought like you have, what if it had been one of my children? I do not know how these parents are handling this. As the visitation was ending, the pastor of Greenwood Baptist spoke to the family and a few close friends. He said that we made it thru yesterday, and we have almost made it thru today. We will make it thru tomorrow when it comes. After that we will make it thru each day, but only one day at a time. He said don’t worry about the past or the future. Just focus on today and live it to the fullest. Everything else will fall into place. Brittney is going to sit tomorrow with Tyler and his family during lunch and the service. Please keep her in your prayers. urch.

By: Secret Agent Mama - Mishelle

Secret Agent Mama - Mishelle — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:45:46 +0000

I’m so sorry. So sad.

By: DesignherMomma

DesignherMomma — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:33:22 +0000

Big hug my friend. That’s pretty much is horrible.

By: punkinmama

punkinmama — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:35:41 +0000

So sorry. I had similar thoughts recently when a husband & dad of 12 (mostly adopted kids with disabilities) died after his car hit black ice. I don’t understand how God could take a man who was so obviously doing so much for Him. It’s hard to comprehend. But we can’t let it paralyze us. Hope your community will surround the family with love and hope.

By: domestic extraordinaire

domestic extraordinaire — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:05:23 +0000

I will be praying for this family, for you, and your town. It’s okay to be angry, but we can’t let that anger drive us. Your children are so sweet. It speaks volumes of what you & your hubby are doing right by them when they want to pray for someone that they don’t even know.

You will be amazed at your community. I know I was when a 13 year old boy fell into the river from the falls up above in our town and passed away. I knew the family, it was hard, but to see those who didn’t know him or the family, people I talked to about it online….it was amazing and it made my heart swell with pride. While I was still angry and confused and knowing it could have been one of my girls that was hurt, the pride I felt being a part of the community here helped to make the pain subside a bit and to just make me look around in awe of those around me.

I am sorry that this got a bit longer than I wanted but I want you to know that if you need anything you know where to find me. Much love my friend, much love.

By: Marshall

Marshall — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:49:29 +0000

I’ve been thinking a lot about them too, especially with Carter’s prayer for them last night. The out-of-the-blue nature of it is especially hard to comprehend. Like you, I struggle for words and reason…