What a Monday...

What a Monday this has been. 

This morning, I learned of a horrible car accident in my home county, Craig County, Virginia.  Late Sunday night, five young ladies, ages 16 to 22 years young, were riding in a vehicle that lost control.  Three young ladies did not survive.  Two young ladies remain in ICU.  This news would shake any community, but in a very small town and county, it is extremely shocking, to say the least. 

Sadly, this is an all too familiar scene where we presently live.  Both of my children have lost precious friends in similar situations.  There are no answers.  There are no explanations.  There is only a reminder to cherish each moment we have with our loved ones.  We never know what tomorrow...or even today...may bring.

This evening, I sat in a room with a group of adults from many walks of life.  Some were professional educators.  Some were medical professionals.  Some were retired.  Some were factory workers.  Others I don't know well.  Yet we shared laughter, tears, hugs, food, fellowship, prayers and heartfelt conversations about God and our walk with Him.

Later, I chatted with my husband while he was on break at work.  I called my parents to check on them and tell them I love them.  I called our son to say I loved him and goodnight.  And I hugged our daughter before she left after a quick supper and some Mom/Daughter time. 

It was a Monday...of sadness...strength...and gratitude.  It was a day of loss and love.  It was a day that revealed unimaginable tragedy...and immeasurable faith of friends and family. 

What a Monday.  What heartache.  What hope.  What a God Who holds us together in the worst of times, in the worship times and in the "wow, I love my family and friends" times.  What a day to say I love You, Lord...and I am leaning on You...always.♥~thl     *Psalm 23*