is how we're living.
This morning that deep sense of loss that everyone talks about finally arrived on my doorstep. We took Ben to the school first thing and then spent time with the head mistress. An area has been set up around the library for people to write messages either to Sarah, or expressing their feelings. This evening when we returned it was absolutely covered in cards and messages of love, each expressed in the character of the poster.
We have really been overwhelmed with the amazing love people have shown us. Not just people from our church, who we knew would support us, but people from our village, some we barely know, or might have even not got on so well with in the past. It has truly been incredible, and I know we are both so grateful for the response that has been made. Thank you.
It has also been amazing how we've been bourne up on all the prayer that's been given. At times we've felt almost fraudulent, in the way that we have been able to smile and even laugh with each other. God has been so incredibly good to us, being there with us, lifting our spirits and smoothing the path for us. Whether it's been making funeral arrangements or receiving visitors, we've known that he's gone before us, and things that could have been so difficult and painful to organise have just fallen into place.
Today was actually much harder for us in many way than yesterday. Both of us woke with a deep sense of loss, and experienced mood swings and many tears during the morning. Feeling a little better, I went to work, only to end up virtually crying down a microscope. My hands were shaking to the point that I felt more likely to do harm than good. Yet later today I was able to hug and encourage others.
Quite amazing.
If you would like to pray, don't just pray for us. Please pray for Dan and his family, that they will know healing and release from guilt. Please also pray for the parents of the other girl that was in the car at the same time as Sarah. I understand she is very badly injured, likely to have major brain damage and on life support. While miracles do happen, and I'd LOVE her to be fully restored, the outlook is very bleak. Her parents will have some very hard decisions to make, and will be suffering terribly right now.
Once again, thankyou everyone for the part you've played in upholding us at this time.
With love
Toni and Chris
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