Tragedy After Tragedy
02/19/2009
When I arrived to work on Monday morning I received a phone call from my older sister that started like this…
Me: Hey, how’s it going?
Sarah: Not good…do you have time to talk?
Right then I knew something really bad had happened. She told me that my younger sister Heather had been in a horrible car accident in the middle of the night. Heather was in serious condition, and so was her friend – Jeremy. They didn’t know if he was going to make it.
Since that call we have learned that Jeremy died, and my sister Heather has a broken neck. It is a horrible tragedy that has now turned even worse. And to make matters worse, we found out that they were both impaired at the time of the accident and Heather has now been charged with “Driving while Impaired Resulting in Death”.
I can’t say enough good things about Heather. She is such a sweet girl who is funny and has so much love for her friends. But she made a horrible choice that will now be with her for life.
I want to ask that you would all pray for Heather. She is facing a huge crossroads in her life. This can either be the beginning of a incredible testimony for her, or she could just give up. I pray for the former. I am pleading for God’s hand to be so strong during this trial.
I also want to lift up the family of her friend who died. I can’t imagine losing a son and a brother. I am asking God to be gracious to them during this time and offer a peace beyond understanding.
Please join me in this prayer battle. I know that the Enemy would love to take advantage of this situation and make it even worse (if that’s possible). I covet your prayers. Please ask for this story to be redeemed.
