Today has been tragic. Literally. I got a phone call. A phone call that stops everything. A phone call that rips your heart out. A phone call that makes you want to throw up. A phone call that puts life in perspective.
Yesterday, Air Force friends of ours were in a fatal car accident. Carrie Pedersen and her two year old son, Lucas, were killed. Her husband Jim is hospitalized with a broken neck and their six year old daughter, Ashley is in ICU.
Those 3 sentences I just typed still don't really register in my mind. At moments they seem like facts. Other times I say them or read them and I cry uncontrollably. Or run and hug the girls extra tight.
Why do we need phone calls like these to put life in perspective? Why are we so easily distracted and consumed by the trivial that we continually loose sight of the eternal.
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Praying for Jim and Ashley and their many family and friends, including you.
Please keep us updated.
The following has been a source of comfort to me through many losses...
Psalm 121
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.
I am sorry mel. Know that I will be praying for you and Brad and the Pederson family.
I'm so sorry to hear about your friends. We'll be keeping them and you in our thoughts. Kate
Will be praying for them, and all who know them.
We will also be praying for Jim and Ashley as well as everyone who holds their family close to their hearts.
I'm so sorry to hear about your friends. It must be so hard for you guys. I can't imagine what the Dad and daughter are going through...I will be praying for this family and for you.
Hi, I knew Carrie and Jim at USAFA...lots of classes together, hoops with Carrie. Could you contact me at uk2oh@hotmail.com?
Thanks
Julie '96
Hey Mel. I'm so sorry and have been praying for them already. Praying peace and wisdom for you, too, regarding friends affected by this tragedy.
I'm so sorry. I'll be praying for your friends too.
Oh Mel~
I am so sorry to hear that....it is a tragic story and our prayers are with you and the family
We were stationed with Jim and Carrie in Germany. They were the first ones we told we were pregnant. She was just pregnant with Lucas and they weren't talking yet. Carrie gave me so many great mothering tips. Her scrapbooks were amazing -- what memories she has left for Ashley.
Will you please contact me at kwilson960@yahoo.com, as I would like to pass on our prayers to Jim and Ashley.
Thank you,
Kendra Bates
I knew Carrie when we attended USAFA Prep together. Her positive attitude and infectious smile will stay with us all forever.
Please keep Jim and Ashley in your prayers.
Dave Y.
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Your blog has been a blessing to me as I grieve the loss of my sister Carrie and nephew Lucas. Thank you for taking the time to let us know your thoughts.
Shelly Wadman
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