This blog is very new, but I already feel like we are becoming a family, so I wanted to let you know of some folks who could use your kindest thoughts today. Those of you who follow Ned Hickson’s blog may have already seen his post, but for those who don’t, two young high school friends of Ned’s son were killed this morning on their drive to school. It has hit their small community hard, and Ned & his family are feeling a lot of pain today. It is a stark reminder that we are all here on loan, and may be called at any time, even as young as these kids were. Hold your family close and count your blessings, every single day.
If you’d like to read Ned’s very poignant post, it’s here. He has a way of making you remember what’s really important in this world.
Ned, our thoughts, prayers, best wishes, and love go out to you, your family, your community, and most especially, to the families of these children.
The Write Stuff 
how sad,
said a prayer
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Thank you, Patty. I’m holding them all in my thoughts today, especially the families and the students. It’s a hard thing to come to grips with mortality when you are only fifteen. And losing a friend or family member is a horrible way for a young person to learn how fragile life is.
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so true…
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This is horrible. My thoughts and prayers are with them.
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Thank you, Jen. I believe in the power of positive thinking, and prayer, whichever works for you, and the more people who hold them in their thoughts right now, the better. I tell you, I cried when I read Ned’s post. And there just nothing we can do but send our love and healing thoughts to them all.
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Thanks, Marcia, for letting us know so we can send up a prayer. Those younger than us should never die before us. So sad.
Blessings ~ Wendy ❀
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Thank you, Wendy. I don’t think there can ever be too many prayers or loving thoughts. I appreciate yours going out to them.
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Thank you all so much for keeping all of us in your thoughts and prayers. I appreciate it more than I can say.
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We’ll keep on keepin’ on, Ned. It’s the only way we have to help. Sending extra love to your son today! And heartfelt hugs to all of you.
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