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The morning got off to a sad start today. Leanna wrote me an email and informed me of the death of two college students from my home church in Virginia. My heart was hurting all day thinking of their families' loss and how they must be feeling about this. I am so thankful that we have hope in God and that no matter what happens God has a wonderful plan.

...the knowledge that God is good and in control despite the heartache that life brings our way...

...encouraging words from friends during this sad time...

...comfort in prayer even in hard circumstances...

...facebook which helps me keep in touch with those that are also mourning...

...having one more day to be alive...

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