The Plane Crash

Well, by now everyone knows that there was a tragic plane crash near our home on Wednesday afternoon.  I was in the office at church while Laura and the kids were trying to get to church when it all happened.  As Laura left our neighborhood to head to church, several EMT's and fire trucks went past her on Sandy Ridge.  Then as she approached the street of the scene, the road was blocked and she had to go another route to get to church. 

The whole time, I was getting worried because she was not there.  I knew the weather was bad, but had just talked with her before she left home.  I kept going to the preschool wing of the church, and peaking into the choir room to see if Laura was there. I could not get in touch with her so I went into the service and prayed to myself as the music was being led.  Finally, after the service, I walked by the choir room and could see her singing away so that sent relief that she and the kids were ok.

That was until after church when I found out that a family that our kids go to school with were sitting at their table doing homework when an airplane came crashing into their family room.  My heart began to break for them and for the 2 passengers that lost their lives. 

Then, we found out that one of the children actually saw things that no child should ever have to see as the plane caught on fire and as his dad was trying to get him out of the house.  This child now has to live and deal with the emotions of what he saw.  Please pray for him and our school staff as they work with him.

We are blessed to be a part of the most wonderful school.  I was thankful to find out today that they are working hard to minister and care for this precious family. 

Many have asked if our school is planning something for this family.  They are currently working with Red Cross.  However, we as a community and school are planning to do something in the next week for them.  Once we get the details ironed out, I will post them so that anyone that would like to help can do so.

One thing that really touched my heart was to hear how those involved have described the response and love they have recieved from Christians in our community.

I know that God is going to be glorified in the end although no one understands at the time why something like this would happen here in our community.

Please continue to pray for many in our school family as we seek to serve as JESUS would in this situation.