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Sunday, September 16, 2007

Chepe

Chepe's body was found this morning in the ocean. As feared, he did drown yesterday. Daniel, Kendon and a group of others from the Home are still at the coast. Kendon is making arrangements for his body to be brought back here. I asked Wendy this morning and she said this is the first child that they have lost during their almost 20 years at NLCH. This is obviously a heart-braking, devastating day. We did not take the children to church today. They are each dealing with their grief in the own way. Please continue to pray for Juan (Chepe's brother), for all of the children here, staff, and Kendon and Wendy who hearts are grieving as parents and they are having to make a lot of difficult decisions right now.

We covet your prayers.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

You're all in my prayers. ~Katie H.

Home of Harris said...

Oh Kara and Daniel, we are so sorry. Our hearts are heavy with sadness. We will pray for everyone in these days ahead. We love you.

Whitney (for the rest of the Shouses) said...

My heart is broken for you all, the whole children's home, and especially the brother of this boy. We are praying for you... know that God has the 2 of you there for a very special purpose.