Sending Whitney And Her Fam Love Today

Holly Bobo--Whitney Duncan's cousin. Missing since April 13, 2011.




Life can be so incredibly beautiful.


And yet so incredibly painful.


Like, punch-you-in-the-gut painful.


And today I am reminded of that pain as I pray for my soul-sister of a friend, Whitney Duncan and her family.


Some of you Survivor fans may already know this, but today marks one year since Whitney's cousin, Holly Bobo, was abducted from her home in Tennessee. (You can read more here: Holly Bobo)


The story is truly too much to take. Holly is a college student. She's bright, beautiful, and kind. She's lives at home. She's got a wonderful family and friends. She lives in a safe/supportive community.


And yet that all changed last year when someone or something took Holly away.


It's something I just can't comprehend. 


There are no words.


It's just not right.


It's not the way life is supposed to be.


And yet, we're asked to face these impossible struggles in life; we're asked to accept a world where miracles AND tragedies co-exist.


But how?


And for how long? I ask.


My prayer today is that I can show EXTRA love to those in my family and my life today--in honor of Holly.


And that we can all take a minute to pause and pray for Holly, Whitney, and their family today.


Heaven knows this is a time when they need extra shoulders to help them bear this burden.


Love to you Whitney.


(c) CBS, Monty Brinton, 2011.

















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