He Will Deliver

I have spent some time lately thinking of all of the people involved in my life and the lives of my parents that were or have been affected since February 17, 1985. I know how it affected me and my family. I wonder how their friends have dealt with it over the years. I think of my father's co-workers and the people he communicated with every single day. What are they doing now? Have they shoved the events of that night in a far away place in the back of their minds? What about my mother's friends? My mother was a room mother for my 5th grade class that year. I recently heard from Mrs. Seward, the other room mother for my class. She shared with me how she has been affected and how she has never stopped praying for me and my family even after so many years. I wonder about our neighbors. How were their lives affected? Our church family was a strong support for us and I remember all that was done to protect and comfort us for so many years. But how did they reconcile this tragedy in their lives? Life as we knew it came to an abrupt halt. So many relationships we had were changed forever. I think back on all those people and wonder if they struggled and suffered with pain. I hope and pray they have also healed and chosen to forgive.

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