Bluffton University Category: Life
As an alumnus of Bluffton, I am especially struck by the tragic events of the last week to the core. It is hard to understand the effect that the Baseball teams accident will have on the campus, students, faculty, staff and alumni. Clearly the outreach of compassion from people around the world has been overwhelming, and I hope that in some way it has been a source of comfort to the families of the team and coaching staff, as well as the driver and his wife's family and friends.
We all know that bad things do happen to good people, to coin the phrase from the book by Harold S. Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People). I would highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with tragic event.
The prayers of many are with the Bluffton University community as they wade through the waters of grief to reach dry ground and rebuild. The team will be held up in prayer as they recover from their injuries and learn how to respond to those questions that will come to them, including "Why and What now"? The emotional aftermath of the accident will take time to surface for many, but it is no less important for those suffering then the physical injuries.
God will be with you as you recover and grieve the loss of friends, family and in many ways innocence.
"This is a sad tragedy for the students, families, friends and Bluffton University campus community. We are asking for prayers of support during this time."- Bluffton President James M. Harder.
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As an alumnus of Bluffton, I am especially struck by the tragic events of the last week to the core. It is hard to understand the effect that the Baseball teams accident will have on the campus, students, faculty, staff and alumni. Clearly the outreach of compassion from people around the world has been overwhelming, and I hope that in some way it has been a source of comfort to the families of the team and coaching staff, as well as the driver and his wife's family and friends.
We all know that bad things do happen to good people, to coin the phrase from the book by Harold S. Kushner (When Bad Things Happen to Good People). I would highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with tragic event.
The prayers of many are with the Bluffton University community as they wade through the waters of grief to reach dry ground and rebuild. The team will be held up in prayer as they recover from their injuries and learn how to respond to those questions that will come to them, including "Why and What now"? The emotional aftermath of the accident will take time to surface for many, but it is no less important for those suffering then the physical injuries.
God will be with you as you recover and grieve the loss of friends, family and in many ways innocence.
"This is a sad tragedy for the students, families, friends and Bluffton University campus community. We are asking for prayers of support during this time."- Bluffton President James M. Harder.
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