Some Rays Of Hope During This Time Of Tragedy In Louisiana
We’re known for our resilience. Even when things get tough in Louisiana, we know how to band together. Here’s a collection of some of the most touching words and pictures of hope that have come to light since the tragedy in Lafayette.
From Jillian Johnson's store, Red Arrow Workshop:
"Our hearts are shattered. We will love you forever. She was a once-in-a-lifetime gal. A mother, daughter, sister and a truly exceptional wife. She was an artist, a musician, an entrepreneur and a true renaissance woman. She was the love of my life and I will miss her always.
Thank you all for your kind words and offers of support. Our family is together now to mourn our loss. We would appreciate privacy during this time but your messages on outlets like this truly mean the world to us."
From the store where Mayci worked,
"Nothing ever prepares you for a loss... Much less the loss of such an amazing young woman. We are deeply saddened by this loss. Many of you had come to know and love Mayci and we ask that you pray for her family and friends during this tragic time."
From her sister "I’m going to miss her cheering me up, talking some sense into me whenever I’m being a dumb teenager. I miss her honesty, her humor, her smile — everything about her."
T-shirts have been almost completely snapped up, but interested individuals can visit the website below for updates and to contribute to their fundraiser. https://loveacadiana.org/
Jena Meaux and Ali Martin are two teachers from New Iberia that demonstrated their courage and compassion after one protected the other from gunfire and then went on to sound the alarm after being shot in the leg. Donations can be made for them at the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/9s2j4cyd2j
To read the whole post, click here: https://medium.com/@MattLangford/dear-terror-5eb75d5d1c83
By The Wilder Life
To read the whole thing, click here: https://wilderbedgood.wordpress.com/2015/07/24/not-my-town-not-my-town-not-my-town/
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this terrible tragedy. In the immortal words of Helen Keller, “Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” We too, can overcome this unimaginable sorrow and grow to love the world even more.
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