Hi Alan,

Thank you for your thoughtful words. Yes, I appreciate everyone's thoughtfulness---prayerful or otherwise.

And yes, our prayers were answered even though Dale is resting in Jesus. It's not always apparent why God answers the way he does but I'm convinced that his ways are higher than ours and surely someone somewhere was influenced to make their life right with God because of this tragedy. One day we'll be able to ask about the whole story. Until then, I'll trust in Him.

I'm still thinking of your Helen. I hope that she continues to improve.

Vanessa