Sad

So, I just got some horrible news. A mother in my day care got into an accident on Saturday some time...she slipped on black ice, her van flipped, and she was killed.

A little about this family. They are a Brazilian family. The husband/father is a painter and owns his own business. The mother was in dental school...very close to finishing and starting her practice. Together, they have a beautiful 3 year old named Sarah. She is precious. Very tender and quiet spirit, she enjoys playing with dolls and her friends at school.

I just received a phone call a few minutes ago and since then, all I've been able to do is just think about that poor family. The husband has lost his beloved...and the daughter, her mother. It seriously brings me to tears to think about their pain.

It's kind of weird....on our New Year's Eve service, Pastor Dave talked about the brevity of life - it is only fleeting like a breath. I know we understand that [the fragility of life]...but I totally think we take it forgranted until something sobering like this happens.

I'm trying to figure what would be an appropriate response from the day care. Are flowers sufficient? Or should we get people to make meals for them? Maybe I'll have some other Brazilian families step it up in that department. Any suggestions other than flowers or food?

Lord, I just ask You to be with this family. I don't have all of the questions answered...like why this would happen...but honestly, I don't want to know the answers. I just pray that you blanket this family with Your loving kindness. Be near to them....let them feel how much You love them. Be a salve to their grief and pain....
~Jen