First One

Well, I'm finally trying to get with the program with this whole blogging thing. I guess this is more of a public journal than anything, but none the less, I'm excited to record my thoughts on life to all who want to listen. So here goes my first blog..........

This week has been a very sobering reminder of just how presious life really is. With The Kaufman tragedy being a little over a week now I still see the confusion and sorrow the students are feeling and will feel for weeks and months to come. It's times like these that I'm reminded of 2 things: There is a God, and I'm not him. The passing of Larry and his mother-in-law is a giant reminder that we aren't the keepers of our time. I don't understand God's plan and why this accedent happened but I do know that we serve a very relational God! A God that laughs when we laugh, a God that loves when we love, and a God that hurts when we hurt. It's my prayer that God will use this event to bring together a family and a comunity.

I worry about Kim and the boys. Now more then ever, they need a strong support group around them. The nice thing is that they live in a community where poeple are alway wanting to help other people. I know they will get the support they need but it's the months and years to come where they will need it the most.

Prayer: Father, please wrap your loving arms around the kaufmen family and help them get through this very difficult time in their lives. Father, I pray for healing (physical, emotional, spiritual) Let them see your love and help the understand. Please continue to bring support from family, friends, and the community.