Dear Nelda,

Yes, I am praying for your daughter Kathi, that she will find the peace
that she needs for her own healing of the sadness, and that she will find
wisdom and strength in comforting the little children who are so troubled
over the loss of their friend Sarah.  And I pray for you as you see your
daughter suffering, that the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ will keep you
strong and loving and compassionate toward her, as you walk with her
through this trying time.

Love,
Helen

At 04:53 PM 11/24/03 -0800, you wrote:
>Kathi [our daughter] is a preschool teacher.  A little girl in her class and
>the child's mother died  when their house caught early morning last
>Thursday.   The 7 year old son and the mom escaped but the mom went back in
>to try to find her 4 year old daughter.  They were found together in the
>garage.  Apparently the upper floor had collapsed.
>
>The pastor of the church where the mom and children attended, and where the
>pre- school is located,  came to tell Kathi what had happened.  Later the
>father came [parents divorced] talked to him about an hour.   A counselor
>came Friday to talk to the children in the class and afterwards to the
>teachers.   The school sent a letter and counseling materials home with the
>children.  Kathi is really taking it hard.  The memorial service was last
>night.  They were awaiting  the woman's father who lives Ireland.
>
>Children in the class have many questions.  One little boy said he was
>building a big Lego tower so Sarah could see it when she comes back.
>
>Nelda Rowland