Hi guys,
I just got this letter from my next door neighbor...Please add your good thoughts to mine.
Thanks, T
Dear Friends,
Last night my very small Family received some horrific news. I'm reaching out to ALL of you this morning for your help in prayer.
As most of you know my oldest daughter, Amanda, has been dating the same young man, Scott, for near three years now. In this time we have grown close to his family as they have so graciously taken the four of us into their fold.
Last evening as bedtime approached Scott received bad news from his Dad. Apparently Scott's cousin, Kirk, had been snow shoeing on Mt. Rainier with a buddy and was swept away by an avalanche. Kirk's buddy was about 15ft ahead of him and was able to dig out. Some other hikers heard him calling out for Kirk and came to help. None of them had a cell phone. They searched the snow for hours while one of the hikers made his way to the Ranger station. Because of the weather and darkness the S&R team could not go in to look for Kirk. Scott's family quickly assembled and drove down to Mt. Rainier last night. Kirk's Mom included. His Dad is in Virginia on a business trip and trying to get home.
Kirk is a college student, working part time and living at home with his folks while trying to take his place in life. He's a good kid and has the biggest of smiles. I celebrated Thanksgiving with this young man, watched him interact with family, heck, I even put my foot in his size 13 sneaker and joked with him. I had the weirdest feeling while talking to him that day. Almost like the time we shared had stopped.
Friends, this is just awful news for us. And just before our most sacred holiday. I've been praying for this young man's safe return most all the night. I didn't know what else to do until earlier this morning.
I've never started a prayer chain before. I'm not quite sure what to do. I suppose there is no trick to it other than to say, "Friends, I need your help" Let's all pray for Kirk and the good folks trying to find him. God, please help these good people in their time of need.
If you have more friends of faith who will do the same, pass the word along. Let's pray for Kirk's safe return. It's been 18 hours.
With love and faith,
Cheryl
I just got this letter from my next door neighbor...Please add your good thoughts to mine.
Thanks, T
Dear Friends,
Last night my very small Family received some horrific news. I'm reaching out to ALL of you this morning for your help in prayer.
As most of you know my oldest daughter, Amanda, has been dating the same young man, Scott, for near three years now. In this time we have grown close to his family as they have so graciously taken the four of us into their fold.
Last evening as bedtime approached Scott received bad news from his Dad. Apparently Scott's cousin, Kirk, had been snow shoeing on Mt. Rainier with a buddy and was swept away by an avalanche. Kirk's buddy was about 15ft ahead of him and was able to dig out. Some other hikers heard him calling out for Kirk and came to help. None of them had a cell phone. They searched the snow for hours while one of the hikers made his way to the Ranger station. Because of the weather and darkness the S&R team could not go in to look for Kirk. Scott's family quickly assembled and drove down to Mt. Rainier last night. Kirk's Mom included. His Dad is in Virginia on a business trip and trying to get home.
Kirk is a college student, working part time and living at home with his folks while trying to take his place in life. He's a good kid and has the biggest of smiles. I celebrated Thanksgiving with this young man, watched him interact with family, heck, I even put my foot in his size 13 sneaker and joked with him. I had the weirdest feeling while talking to him that day. Almost like the time we shared had stopped.
Friends, this is just awful news for us. And just before our most sacred holiday. I've been praying for this young man's safe return most all the night. I didn't know what else to do until earlier this morning.
I've never started a prayer chain before. I'm not quite sure what to do. I suppose there is no trick to it other than to say, "Friends, I need your help" Let's all pray for Kirk and the good folks trying to find him. God, please help these good people in their time of need.
If you have more friends of faith who will do the same, pass the word along. Let's pray for Kirk's safe return. It's been 18 hours.
With love and faith,
Cheryl