The article chronicled the tragedy of the event. It talked about how everyone who experienced that event either first hand or far away was changed by it. I didn't experience any of it first hand, but it stands out as a major event in my life during my college years.
A few quotes from the article: "The trajectories of people's lives and the way they looked at the world were altered by what happened. We all came out permanently bent in one way or another." - Travis Johnson
"The soul-searching started on the day that Bonfire fell, and it continues today." - Ray Bowen
"I wasn't cursing God, but I was questioning him: Why must there be so much pain? Why one kid and not the other? How do you make these choices? Later, when I struggled with those questions, I thought of the Book of Hebrews: 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' We are not going to understand this until we get to the other side."
- Cindy Lawson
Through reading this I was reminded of how tragedy makes us turn to God, even if we didn't believe in Him before that moment. As I read I can't get the tragic situation that my friends are currently in. (see my post below) Jenn and the Houston family continue to turn to God and are asking others to do the same. I pray that through this situation we would all trust the Lord more and faith would grown and possibly new for someone faith would begin. Please continue to pray for Joe to be found and for God to be given the glory through this.
Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we
do not see."
2 comments:
i read the texas monthly article, too. and while i am not an aggie, it pulled many heart strings.
i will continue to pray for Joe and family. any new news?
I read that article too B...brought back a lot of memories. I can't believe it's been 10 years!
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