One thing I'll never really understand is how something can happen to someone you don't even know and a great big hole will be left in your heart.
Jack was paralyzed during a hockey game at just 16 years old. In the blink of an eye, Jack and his family's entire life was changed forever.
So, I ask myself, like I have a few other times, "why do bad things happen to good people?". I actually Googled it. What I found is, there really are no good people - we're all sinners. That's a little harsh, but when you think about it, it's true and good and bad are often an opinion. Who are we to judge good vs. bad? Whenever something happens to someone, good or bad, it really doesn't matter why it happened. The fact is, it happened.
Jack Jablonski has touched the hearts of people throughout the world. His Caring Bridge site is a real tear-jerker. His family says the love and concern everyone has been showing really helps. I hope that is true; there really are so many people that really do care. I pray that the love and support being shown now will continue on the long journey that's ahead for Jack and his family. I hope they never feel alone.
There is one good thing about this tragedy: Jack Jablonski is alive. His family and friends can still tell him how much they love him. As difficult as their journey will be, they at least have the chance to still be a whole family. For that, I thank God.
I pray that Jack never, ever gives up. Miracles do happen. Prayers work. Trusting God is really difficult during times like this, but of course, that's when we need to trust Him most.
