Comments on: “I Can’t Believe They’re Not Here”

By: daniel so

daniel so — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:53:48 +0000

Marian — Thank you for sharing your thoughts here. I agree: suffering, if we allow it to, can amplify those things in our lives that are true and good. The suffering itself is still awful, but perhaps something good can emerge from it if we hope and trust in God, and continue to carry one another.

By: Marian

Marian — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 22:57:25 +0000

Even tho I’m mexican, living in Mexico, I have been moved so deeply by this tragedy. But, among the sadness, I can find a valuable lesson. Specially in this hard economy time, we shuold focus on what we have been blessed with. On what really matters. For me that’s our loved ones. Nothing in life can’t compare to the joy of having our families complete, alive and healty. Everything else, comes and goes. I pray to God for this man’s grace.

By: daniel so

daniel so — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 20:00:06 +0000

Todd — Thanks for dropping by and commenting. I am with you. When I tried to imagine what I would feel if that happened to me, I was completely overwhelmed. It made me go home and hold my family even closer to my heart.

By: Todd Hiestand

Todd Hiestand — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:54:32 +0000

The more i think about this story the more my heart is broken for Don. I too don’t know what I would do if my two boys, my wife and my mother-in-law were taking in an instant like this.

By: daniel so

daniel so — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:05:56 +0000

Rich — I think the connection with the Amish community is a great one to make. I know I can gripe about 1st gen churches, culture and faith but Dong Yun Yoon’s faith is a beautiful example of what can be good about the Korean immigrant church.

By: rich

rich — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 14:22:48 +0000

honestly, i don’t think i would be able to handle something like this with as much grace and faith as him. when i read the article, it reminded me of the reaction of the Amish community after that horrible shooting a couple years ago. i found an article with this line about the Amish from a michigan researcher, “”The hurt is very great,” Huntington said. “But they don’t balance the hurt with hate.”

By: daniel so

daniel so — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:23:28 +0000

Wayne — Yes, it’s too much for me to even imagine what I would do in his situation. Let’s continue to rally around this brother in prayer.
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Eugene — I am currently trying to get in touch with the EM pastor from their church. As soon as I get word, I will definitely pass it along to you. All of our hearts are heavy.

By: eugenecho

eugenecho — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:00:08 +0000

daniel: can you shoot me an email if you find out some info about a memorial fund. numerous folks on my blog are interested in donating in some way.

sigh.
sigh.
sigh.

By: Wayne Park

Wayne Park — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:02:09 +0000

crushing. that’s all I can say. EVERYTHING taken away in a second. I don’t know what I would come home to (literally) and what grace would be needed to carry on…
Grace, Father, much grace for him… :(