In loving memory of Witney Cerak. I never knew her directly, but I know, love and respect her parents, Newell and Colleen Cerak. You could scour this earth and never find two nicer and more decent people.Last night a truck crossed the median on I-69 in Indiana ripping in half the van containing college students from Taylor University.
The sadness emanating is beyond words. We are to bear one anothers burdens. In that light, I can only describe the overwhelming grief as God's call for us to hold up Colleen, Newell and Whitneys older sister's at this time.
Whitney- I know that you had a positive effect on so many if your life. It is a regret that I never got to know you personally. I am certain that you are now dancing in the arms of Jesus and waiting for you dear family to join you.
Darlene and I tearfully, send our sympathies to the family and close friends and lift them up in prayer at this time.
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We too join in praying for the Ceraks and all those close to them at this time. Who would have guessed that in less than five years they would be standing in our shoes- in a sense. I hurt for them and with them- knowing the ache and anguish they feel and will feel for years to come. I too find comfort knowing that they have a strong faith, and a God who holds them up at this time. I hope they run to Him for comfort, strength, hope, peace and assurance. Only He can give what their hearts need at this time. Thanks, Mark and Darlene, for sharing their grief.
It is not right in our minds that a child so full of life and ready to meet the world head on, is taken, before her parents. It doesn't seem natural or right or fair. It takes my breath away to think of how it would be to wake up and not have my boys to share in that day with me. I will say a prayer for this family. It is only God who can bring some sort of peace and comfort out of tragedy and loss. I will hug my kids tighter today.
Kathy
You need to update this. Witney is alive. Read her story "Mistaken Identity," a new book, Howard Books, 2008
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