a quick note on the ferry disaster in Korea

As you know, a ferry from Seoul sank off the coast of mainland Korea on the way its way to Jeju Island a week or so ago. It's a massive disaster every way you cut it, and even more so because a majority of the passengers were from a high school in Seoul, all in the 11th grade. Of the 325 students on board, only 75 of them were rescued. Imagine an entire grade gone from a school. The heartbreak is enormous for the school, the community, and for Korea as a country.

There has been lots of blame on the captain and crew who were among the first to be rescued. I'm not here to pass judgement on those people because I can not even comprehend the gravity of the situation, the fear and panic that must have ensued. There is always a demand for accountability in a tragedy like this, I know its human nature. However, we should not overlook those who put other's safety above there own and ended up giving their lives for others. It is my hope that these moments of love and sacrifice are not lost in the media frenzy, but live on to inspire all.

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Please, lift them all up in prayer. There is so much hurting here. May the Healer hold all those affected by this event in His arms and give them comfort and strength in a time of great need.