The tragic stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair, was both unexpected and extremely scary! By now some of you may have already seen the videos online of it, and winced as you watched the stage platform plummet onto the ground...where people were trying to flee before being struck. Sadly, not all of them made. 4 were dead on the scene and 1 died shortly after at a hospital. Numerous people are scattered around in the local Indianapolis hospitals trying to fight for their lives. I'd like to bring attention to one of these as Lisa and I have a connection with one. Caitlyn (last name left off for privacy) was one of Lisa's best friends when I met her. She was one of those friend's Lisa wanted to approve of me and I still remember the night I met her. Sadly I read on a local news station's website that she is in critical condition with fractured skull, spine, eye socket and a broken collar bone. We are both praying for you Caitlyn! Hang in there girl!
I know it may seem tragedy is something a silver lining just doesn't accompany...oh quite the contrary. If you've watched the video you are probably wondering how only 5 lives have been taken (as of now)?! Surely more should have perished...that in and of itself is a silver lining!
However, if you watch some of the videos posted another amazing thing happens, which we must rejoice in. We live in a culture run by the idea get what's yours while it's good for the taking...
That my friends isn't always the case, that look out for only your self attitude was lost by many as instead of fleaing from the stage falling can be seen pushing their way towards the injured trying to do whatever they possibly can! That my friend's is humanity, that is love, that is compassion and if you ask me that is God at work.
Pray for those involved in this tragedy! Praise those who answered the call to help...and may we all learn to do the same if given the chance.
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