I can't even express the hurt that is in my heart. A very tragic event has happened in my wonderful state of Texas and I'm calling all prayer warriors to pray.
At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Scores of rescuers were searching Saturday for children from a girls’ camp and many others who were still missing after a wall of water rushed down a river in the Texas Hill Country during a powerful storm that killed at least 27 people, officials said. Among the dead were nine children.
The destructive fast-moving waters along the Guadalupe River rose 26 feet (8 meters) in just 45 minutes before dawn Friday, washing away homes and vehicles. The danger was not over as more heavy rains were expected Saturday and flash flood warnings and watches remained in effect for parts of central Texas.
Camp Mystic, a 99-year-old Christian summer camp for girls in Texas Hill Country, was hosting 750 children this week when catastrophic flooding struck the Guadalupe River in the early morning hours of July 4th, leaving at least 20 children missing.
(Deeply grateful for your prayers!)
State Officials have confirmed 13 of the girls from Camp Mystic have passed away. Ages 7-10 years old . There are at least 20 remaining unaccounted for and still missing from this tragic flood. Our condolences and prayers to the families of those lost.
Another plea for your prayers.
In the midst of such heartbreaking loss and devastation
across Texas, especially with the tragedy at Camp Mystic, words can feel
small—but scripture has a way of holding us when nothing else can.
Isaiah 43:2
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.”
This verse reminds us
that even in the most overwhelming floods, literal or emotional, God’s presence
remains steady and unshakable.
In these sorrowful
days, as families grieve and search for healing, may we cling to
the promise that we are not alone. The waters may rise, but so does our faith. I
trust that God’s love flows deeper than any flood. May His peace surround every
heart aching in Texas today.
Until Next Time
Mary
Dear Mary, this is very tragic. My prayers for all the people affected by this.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers.♥
DeleteI read about this earlier today. Prayers for all. Tragic is an understatement.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is Terri, thank you for your prayers.♥
DeleteI am praying. It is just so sad!
ReplyDeleteVery sad indeed Susan, thank you for praying♥
DeleteWe are keeping in prayer...the loss for those families...been there, done that...and it just breaks my heart.
ReplyDeleteIt is so heartbreaking, thank you for your prayers♥
ReplyDeleteOh yes, Mary, I have already been praying for this horrific tragedy. I can't even imagine how awful for those families who have lost their sweet girls. Praying for them all. It is just heartbreaking.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your prayers, yes, it is very heartbreaking. It just hurts. ☺♥
DeleteOh Mary! I've not been able to make myself stop picking up my phone every little bit to see what progress, if any, has been made. Those girls' faces, so full of joy and innocence rip my heartstrings. I've been praying ever since we heard the news, including for those tasked with their search and recovery. I can't even imagine what they are feeling; made of sterner stuff than me, that's for sure. God be with them!
ReplyDeleteJust saw where 2 girls took their horses and joined in the search. Sadly they found someone who didn't survive. It takes strong volunteers for this. Thanks for your prayers. Yes, God be with them all
DeleteI've been praying. So very sad!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you K.
DeleteIt's so incredibly sad to read about it and also see the footage on the news. All the grieving families. It's heart breaking.
ReplyDeleteVery sad indeed. It's going to take a lot of time to recover.
DeleteI have been praying all day, ever since I heard about this awful tragedy. I'm watching a news update right now. Those families are in my heart and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Betsy
Thanks for praying, they're all in my heart and prayers too.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked when I heard about it and saw the videos. I have never seen such a flood and my heart goes out to those families. I’ve been praying and thinking about it - it’s tearing me up to hear of those children and their parents as well as the whole community. So terribly sad. 🙏🏻
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