A tragic day..........

My heart hurts to badly right now.  I honestly don't know how many more tears I can cry or what else I can do.  Words do not express it and tears don't do enough.  One of "my girls" went on to be with the Lord today.  Yes, we should all be rejoicing, but she was only 15!  Death never seems to get easier, in fact, I think it gets harder.  Skylar was such a neat kid.  She had a personality that was all her own.  She didn't care what anyone thought, she didn't care to be popular, she didn't care about much of anything.  She did her own thing and was her own person and that was what was so awesome about her.  This year at camp, I really got to enjoy time with her, laughing and talking and just getting to know her a little better.  I will always cherish that time.  Just two weeks ago she was able to come to D-Now.  It was great to hug her neck and tell her that I loved her.  You know, watching these kids grow up, they become your kids.  And Erica, well she is still with us, but lots of broken bones.  But there were so many kids involved, and not because they were in the wreck, but because they witnessed it, because they tried to help, because they saw their friend lying in the road.  I can't even imagine.  So, as we all try to heal, please continue to pray for this town.  I love the Carpenter and the Blalock family both.  I love the families and the kids that were involved with this whole situation.  Most of them were my youth kids, and so they are my family.  I heard a song on the way home from the hospital and it's lyrics were this, "What can I say?  What can I do?  But offer this heart oh Lord, completely to you!"  What perfect lyrics at this time?  I don't have the words to say, and I know that I can't "do" anything, but at this point, I can offer this broken heart up to Him and let Him mend it.  Skylar, you were such a unique person and I loved you for that.  Thank you for allowing me to see you and to know you.  Shelbi, words cannot express my sincerest condolences.  I love you so much and want you to know that I am available for anything!  You and your family will be in our prayers.  Erica, I pray that you will heal quickly.  I pray for you and your family during this difficult time and know that God will carry you all through.  Mrs. Holcombe, I can't even imagine what you are going through.  I love you and pray that God would comfort you during this time. 
Lord, as I give my heart to You, I know that You are in control of this complete situation.  I honestly don't know what to say or what to pray.  I pray that You will hold each and every one of these families in Your arms.  I pray for guidance, peace, understanding, Your unfailing love and mercy.  I know that You are the healer, the Creator, the Father of all things and that You are in full control.  May you mend hearts, may You strengthen Faith, may You wrap each and every person in Your arms and love them.  May we as a community and family step up and show Christ's Love through our words and actions.  Father, take control of this situation and may You have all the Glory!  Amen!!
This is a couple of pictures of Skylar, just to remember her by.  Not that she needs it, because she was unforgettable.  But I love her, and this makes it a little easier................

Skylar, thank you for allowing me to wash your feet and to serve you.  I truly love you and you will forever be in my heart and mind.  You will be missed.  Can't wait to see you in Glory one day!!!  I love you!