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I looked more carefully at the video footage of the crash site, saw a couple angles that I had not before. It is astounding. The wider view I found on the CNN website really shows how far the bus slid on its side. I have told some folks in person that it seems as if a couple inches one way or the other made a life-saving difference for the girls who survivied. Now I am even more sure of that.
Hannah spent yesterday involved in grief response events sponsored by her school, Pelican Rapids High. They have a great crisis response plan in place and they are really helping the kids (and their parents) face this event.
The road-rash on her face and arms continues to aggravate and her ankle is uncomfortable. But she is glad to be back with her friends and amazed at the new connections they are all making. Their support community, the deepening of casual aquaintance to supporting friend, is a wonder to behold. It is not "just hugs," it is heart connections, and it spilled over to parents and the rest of the community. And even to surrounding towns. Sports rivals are now supportive cheerleaders and prayer warriors. Fierce competitors now shed gentle tears of compassion. These are the links I elluded to last night. These are the grace of Jesus that are along side us as we walk a darkened path. These are the touch of Christ that warm our hearts on the cold road.
I pray they soak into the lives of all who were touched by this, and especially the family of the girl who died.
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