We are All Hokies...

Upon hearing the news of the VA Tech tragedy, all I kept thinking about is, "we played them in the bowl game..."

They are us. We are them. And we are all Hokies.

Tragedy can strike anywhere at any time. To say that something like this couldn't happen at my Alma Mater would be foolish. Why there are so many people in this world who snap under pressure and take it out on others is beyond me. The only benefit from a tragedy such as this is that you remember to turn to the Lord and you rely on Him for comfort, strength, and understanding. Are we so caught up in our daily lives that we don't do this anyway?? Must He let such terrible things happen so that we remember Him??

I'm as guilty as the next person. And I'm ashamed of that. But life gets so busy that it's hard to do things like go to church, read the Bible, and pray for support. As a result of this, I will strive to do better. He is our rock, and we mustn't forget that...

Two of the victims were from Georgia. One of them was from Athens, and the other was a graduated from Enon's high school. One was just recently married, and the other one was a month from graduating. The promises broken on April 16th will forever resonate in our hearts.

And a part of us will always be a Hokie.

Continue to pray, and never forget who we are: lambs of God struggling to find peace.

Love y'all!

"To everyone who's lost someone they love
Long before it was their time
You feel like the days you had were not enough
when you said goodbye

And to all of the people with burdens and pains
Keeping you back from your life
You believe that there's nothing and there is no one
Who can make it right

There is hope for the helpless
Rest for the weary
And love for the broken heart
There is grace and forgiveness
Mercy and healing
He'll meet you wherever you are
Cry out to Jesus, Cry out to Jesus"
~Third Day