It’s pretty gloomy outside today. I love storms, but we aren’t getting any today. Just the slow gray drizzle. It’s matching the way I feel today.
I have had two people I “know” die in the last week. My cousin’s best friend from high school was killed in Iraq last Monday. Even though I had only met and talked to Dennis a couple times, it’s still hard to comprehend that he is no longer here. I can’t imagine how it must be for Ray. How do you deal with losing someone you share a lot with? Ray had the privilege of honoring his friend by escorting his body from the airport to the funeral home. He shares his story here.
Yesterday, a little 9 year old girl from Rothbury Community Church (where I grew up) was accidentally shot and killed by her “best buddy.” The little boy was 13 and also goes to RCC. How can that happen? That’s suppose to happen to wreckless people in Kentucky; not to two little kids I know. Not to the little girl that would go on stage with her mom before and during the service to “play” the piano.
WZZM13 had a story on it last night. The story is here. It was actually very encouraging. Makes me wonder how I would handle this if I were in the same situation?
These two stories make me realize again how fragile life is. Never take for granted what people you love. They could be gone instantly. How are we living out Jesus? What if you talk to someone today and it was your last conversation with them. Would they sense Jesus by talking to you? Would they feel his love and acceptance?