On Tuesday my friends Becca and Sean lost two of their daughters; Olivia aged 6 and Emma aged 3.

The danger of tragedy is fear that God didn’t answer our prayers. In the face of a loss there is space and in that space fear can all too easily grow. There will never be a reason that my rational mind will understand for why these two beautiful little girls are no longer alive. Were God to explain it to me, I still wouldn’t understand, as I do not hold all of creation in my grasp.

I have never seen more love, more generosity, kindness, care and hope, poured out by friends and strangers. God hears the words of our hearts, for the words from our mouths will never be enough, and gives that forth in our actions.

Without doubt and without fear we mourn two lives lost.

(2 Years, 6 Months, and 4 Days Sober)

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