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Tomorrow marks 3 months since my 6 year-old son lost his friend Savannah to a sudden and rare illness. He still talks about her. We go by her grave and talk about it. With some distance from November, I still don't have all the answers. My mind still can't quite understand why tragedy strikes one family while leaving another alone.

If you were to pick one guy who loved his daughter more than life itself, it would be Savannah's father, Kevin. They would do everything together, fly RC planes, go for drives, and take long walks. Savannah and her mom would sit and read the Bible together in the mornings. One day they were homeschooling their daughter and the next morning, they were in the ER wondering how they had lost their little girl.

For a guy who has the words for everything...I don't know what to say. Please pray for this family.

Savannah

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Posted by KarenW

I am so sorry for their loss and for yours. May God comfort them as only He can.

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Posted by SteveWalden

Thanks, Karen! God is with us.

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Posted by drewsfamilytx

Praying for this family! I'm sure there have been many difficult days...and many more to come. I cannot imagine...

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Posted by spunkyhomeschool

Praying for you, your son, and this family. May God give you wisdom as you explain the tragedies that come from living in a fallen world.

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Posted by Juliestew

for your post on savannah. i can't imagine. we have friends who just lost their oldest daughter. she was one of seven. i just can't even imagine the grief.
i really enjoyed your post on getting others to read your blog and asked if you could further explain trackbacks and how they work. do you mind emailing me or including it on your blog?
julie

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Posted by OreoSouza

I'm sorry, Steve. This must be so difficult for all of you. I cannot fathom Kevin's pain.

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Posted by SteveWalden

Thank you, Marsha, Spunky, Julie and Shurleen. I appreciate your prayers for this family.

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Posted by eyecorn

Steve:
My deepest sympathies. I pray for her family and your family as you deal with the deep grief. The of a child leaves a hole in one's heart that seems will never fill again. May God grant her famly and yours peace in your hearts.
Michelle

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Posted by SteveWalden

Thank you, Michelle. We all miss her. Thanks for your prayers.

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