Praying for little Kamberlie and the Binks family

Two weeks ago, a little girl, Kamberlie Binks went missing at Lake Powell. My kids were very upset. As we were discussing things at family prayer on night, we had a discussion on prayers as well as bad things that often happen. I tried my best to teach them that our prayers aren't always answered how and when we think they should be. (Sarah was upset because she had, "prayed for the miners but, they never found them.") The kid's anxiety was building at the thought of scary things happening like injury, separation and especially death. I did my best to assure them that while death is very sad, that we will be with that person again someday. We will miss that person terribly but, we can be reunited. It's hard to teach something that you've never experienced first hand. I only hope that efforts to empathize, love and learn from those that have and are experiencing such loss will prepare us for the day that those experiences come to us. The next Sunday was Fast Sunday. I asked Josh and Andrew what they wanted to fast for. Without hesitation, they both said, "the little girl lost at Lake Powell." Sadly, they found her body in 100ft of water, she had drowned. I suggested the boys now fast for her family. Sarah was at the counter coloring and overheard the discussion. She desperately blurted out, "What?! She died?! Every time on the news, it always happens to girls. Not another girl!" (Yes, dramatic and just how Sarah views the world) I left the room and returned only minutes later to find that Sarah had drawn a picture of her interpretation of the what happened to Kamberlie. I was stunned. I asked her to explain what she had drawn. You see little Kamberlie at the bottom of the Lake (with a frowny face) and her mom (with a snorkel) trying get to her. (fish and fish hook on the right) Notice the word bubble with the exclamation point...she's calling for help. It broke my heart. I was touched that Sarah was able to feel and express her feelings. We have been praying for the Bink's family. I can't imagine what they are feeling. I have been amazed at the faith they've shown.