That is, at the same time, horrific and heroic to see and read. May God bless this young lady.

We all too often don't take pause as friends, parents, aunts, uncles, teachers, coaches or whomever to take stock of how fortunate we are and how quickly all that can change.

I have no intention of taking away from this young ladies struggle, suffering or her families heartbreak, so if need be, someone please move this-

I'm not a big "prayer", in all honesty I'm a poor C & E'er. But I do believe in the power of, well, something. Be it positive thought, good karma, energy flowing, something. To wit-

This kid I have known since he was in a stroller. Lives 4 houses up the cul-de-sac and he and my son have been friends, skateboarders, bike riders, class mates and team mates since they were out of their strollers. Nigh on 12 years now. He's 16, my son turned 17 a month or so ago, he will net month.

I have coached him since he was about 4 in soccer, football, swimming, lax, whatever and he's a talented kid, good student and generally good person.

He, and his mother, younger brother and sister lost Dad and Husband in a car wreck when he was about 6. Now this.

So, yea. Just thought I'd put it out here, as many of you are very generous with your prayers, this kid needs all he can get.

We can all pee and moan about the stupid stuff all day, but on occasion some perspective is useful.

Thanks!

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