A Heavy Heart

We received word yesterday of the shootings in Virginia and I must say that my heart is very heavy and sad. My heart breaks for the parents, friends, and loved ones of the students whose lives were taken. I am at a loss for words really, I just feel like crying, but I haven't let myself. Earlier this week a friend told me about a family that was celebrating Easter in Wellington and their three year old son choked on a lollipop and died. I can't seem to get that family and their loss out of my head as well. I find myself praying daily for this family that I have never met...their loss and grief must be so deep and painful. I cannot imagine losing Isaac. Lord, I pray for these families that have suffered so much loss. Only you can make something so horrible and tragic into something remotely good. I pray for healing in these families hearts, for your comfort in their lives, and for your peace to surround and envelop their broken hearts. (ok, I am crying now) Thank you Jesus that we have so much HOPE in YOU! I cannot imagine my life without the HOPE that you provide. I just came across this verse in the bible: "I have said these things to you, that in ME you may have PEACE. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart, I have overcome the world." John 16:33