~Grief~

What started out as a much needed day off to refresh and prepare for another week, ended up being one of the most difficult days I have experienced here.  The rains have continued to fall and seeing the damage is heart wrenching. Though it has not been too bad where I am, the damage is not far from us at all.   But the bigger shock of the day is finding out one of my students has passed away.  She was a resident but was at her parents house when she passed.  My dad, Debbie, Dan and I called a resident meeting to let them know.  I never expected that this would be part of my job.  The whole thing is surreal.  We spent time praying for the situation and for her family as well as thanking God that He had brought her into our lives.  The rest of the day has been a little bit of a blur.  Please pray for her family and for our students as well.  I'm not gonna lie, I could use some prayer as well.