Unbearable

A church trip was almost over. The kids and the parents were almost home. Thirty more minutes and they would have been home. A Suburban rolled and many were injured. Innocent, young men and women were bruised, broken and scarred. Their families are at their sides. Their doctors are explaining the recovery processes that will take place as these kids navigate the rocky terrain back to health. There is one family that is picking out a much more difficult path. Their son died that night. There are no rehab plans. There are no specialists to see. My heart breaks for them because I can't even begin to imagine a life without one of my sons.

God, we don't understand. Is there a reason for this? Is there a purpose for this? If we are your children, how can you bear to watch this family as they endure this unbearable sorrow? God, please have patience with us as we question.