Wednesday night was a tragic night in our little town in south. A church bus carrying children from a Wednesday night church service back home crashed with 10 children and 1 bus driver inside. The bus tumbled down a steep embankment and pinned the driver inside against a tree. Most all the kids went to the ER but one has broken his neck and has no brain activity. Except through God’s intervention he will not live. Please pray for him. His name is Austin.
The bus driver may have lost both legs. That has not been confirmed through the media but was told to me by a friend who is a first responder EMT.
The tragedy has rocked our small community. The church bus belongs to the Church and Christian School where two of my children attend. Both of my boys have ridden the bus several times for field trips. My 6 year old knows the bus driver and is incredibly sad for him and his family.
How fragile life is. At any moment, anytime God can call us home. We never know. Grief, pain,and sorrow can enter our hearts in the blink of an eye. And what do we do with the pain if we have no hope? That, I just can not imagine.
How thankful am I for today? How often do I praise Him in the mundane routine of my life? How often does my heart wander away from what has been given to me? "What if………?". Am I joyful in today? Am I thankful for each heartbeat in the chest of my children?
Wednesday night was a terribly cold and foggy night. Visibility was horrible. Please join me in praying for all the families, the bus driver and Austin. Be thankful today for what it is….another chance to love, to show others His glory and to touch someone’s life.
Thanks,
julie
DD and I are praying here in Delaware right now.
I am so sorry to hear about this. I will be praying. I just dropped by to say hello and see how you and your family are doing. Did I tell you that I have family moving to South Carolina? They are moving down later this year! Hope you and the kids are well! God Bless!!!!
Oh Julie, that is so sad. I have lifted all of the children and their families and the driver of the bus up in my prayers. Life is so fragile like you said. In the blink of an eye it can change dramatically but we have something wonderful to look forward when we leave our earthly homes. Thinking of you,
Rosina
oh that is so tragic. i am very sorry to hear it
Oh, my heart aches for all involved. All are in my prayers.