the G sides

the randomness of a distracted existential tour guide.

Meltdown

I found out that one of our former students in Emporia was killed in an ATV accident this week.

I’ve lost it completely a couple times since hearing the news – it just grieves my heart to the core.

Sam was a fun kid – even when he got in trouble, you liked him. And he never stayed in trouble for very long. Just a lot of fun to be with.

I’m sitting in Little Rock wishing I was in Emporia but I know if I was in Emporia I’d be just as worthless there as I am here.

There are no words.

4 Responses to “Meltdown”

  1. Sled Dog says:

    I recently returned to the church where I was a youth pastor (for 14 years) to be part of the funeral for a former youth group kid who died in a car accident…driving home after a party. Over 1000 people came out for the service. Heart wrenching to talk and share with his parents and brothers. They will never be the same.

  2. Linda says:

    So sorry to hear of this tragic accident. My daughter lost two of her best friends in a car accident a few years ago, I still miss those girls! And know I always will.

    The death of a young person is especially hard to take.

  3. Mike S says:

    G – I’m as much at a loss for words now as I was when I lost Karen. I am praying for you – for God’s Spirit to minister to and comfort your soul.

  4. As a former youth pastor, I know where you’re at. There are no words…

    With you in prayer…God’s peace

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