as they mourned the loss of a son, nephew, uncle, student and friend.
Although it was one of the toughest weeks I have ever experienced in
ministry, God was still incredibly faithful to Tyler s family and the
Kenmore community. God s provisions were vast as businesses from the
community stepped up and provided for Tyler s family.
Tyler s mother called us a few days after his death and informed us
that she was never worried about Tyler when he was at First Glance
Rec Nights with his friends because it was chaperoned and safe. She
told us that due to the provisions she received, any donations
received at Tyler's calling hours and funeral would be given to First
Glance.
In addition, for around three years now I have been building a
relationship and mentoring the young women who found Tyler s body.
She called me in her brokenness and we mourned her loss together. I
have been able to lead her as her recovery from the situation has
just begun. She is going to counseling and is willing to talk as she
pursues healing. She told me at this point anything would help
because she is at the lowest point she has even been. Please pray as she is
in the anger stage of her grieving. We continue to have some of the most honest
conversations about Christ I've ever had with her.
Though I ache for this girl, Tyler's mom and family, and the rest of
the community affected by this tragedy, I know God is at work in all
things. I continue to pray that this community would submit to Christ
and they will not turn to substitutions for comfort. I hope they will
cling to Him alone for healing and recognize His everlasting goodness
even through times like this.
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