Sometimes…life just isn't fair...

I’ve been thinking about my posts this week…and I debated with my heart on what to do…what to say.  This story isn’t really mine to tell.  But this story directly affects those I love…and for that I’m heavy hearted.   

This weekend tragedy struck two families.  These families need prayers and strength for the days ahead.  Two very young lives were tragically lost in a house fire; two sisters, friends, daughters who were only 19 and 21 years old.  The story would have still been immensely sad without me having any connection to it.  Unfortunately this one hit a little closer to home. My brother’s long time girlfriend Katie’s little sister, Lauren was one of the victims. I know how important she was to Katie and my brother. Josh was there at the hospital.  Talking to him was nearly unbearable as I listened to him recount his experience...and I could hear the pain in his voice. Words like impossible, heartbreaking, and unbelievable don't even scratch the surface.  The decisions that needed to be made, discussions that took place…there is nothing in this life that could prepare anyone for that.  Life is so very short and tenuous is it not?

But as I wrestled with whether this was something I should mention here, I felt helpless.  There is just nothing I can do to make things any better.  But I can pray for them.  And hold them in my hearts.  Remembering their sorrow as I go about my daily tasks this week. And I can also ask for more prayers from those who read my blog. I know Katie often reads this blog...so I hope she finds her way here and finds some comfort knowing others are wrapping her and her family up in as much warmth as we possibly can. So in that light, I just couldn’t continue my week without reaching out and asking for prayers for these two families and for Josh and Katie.  The loss is immense and impossible to truly imagine.

Josh and Katie, you are on my heart and mind this week. We love you both so much…and are so deeply sorry.