Tragedy and Joy

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060605/ap_on_re_us/mixed_up_victims

This story was so hard to read... One family rejoices in having their daughter "resurrected" and returned to them, while one family grieves the loss of a daughter thought to be alive and recovering.

Romans 12:15
“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.”

We rejoice with the Cerak family as they are reunited with Whitney, who they believed died over a month ago. What indescribable joy! I can't even imagine what that must be like.

We mourn with the VanRyn family as they deal with the sudden loss of Laura. I also can't imagine what dealing with that grief must be like. But we can take comfort in knowing that Laura has gone home to be with her Savior. Please, if you're reading this, take a moment to pray for the VanRyn family as they deal with their loss.

This blog is an update on Whitney as she recovers, as well as a memorial to Laura.

http://lauravanryn.blogspot.com/