Tomorrow in a north Edmonton school, there will be an empty desk in grade three. The tragic events that unfolded in the last days of 2014 took Elvis’ life. As I watched the news, I felt the tears well for a little boy I didn’t know.
Actually, there was much heartbreak over the holidays. Some of our district staff and students are returning to school after losing a loved one. And whether under tragic circumstances or expected after an illness, there is always pain.
I am fortunate: I return to school tomorrow excited to see my colleagues and anticipating the hugs from our students. My world is in tact. Yet we unite in prayer, supporting and comforting those in need. We pray for those whose lives have been forever altered. We pray for strength for those touched by tragedy.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” Proverbs 3:6
How very true. It will be a very hard day. Thanks for your prayers.
My heart is very heavy for them this evening. I will be thinking about them a lot over the next few weeks:(
A situation with so many layers of sadness, indeed!