the rainbow after the storm...

I am chilled and overwhelmed once again by God's blessings. In early May 2007, the Coble family of California lost their 3 young children, Emma, Katie, and Kyle when an 18-wheeler ran into the back of their mini van. I didn't know them, but can't explain how forever touched I was by their story. As many others, I was compelled to follow their story...I was drawn to their strength and amazed by their love for each other and their children which showed through in each picture. They were special parents...they seemed to not get caught up in the busi-ness of life. Lori was a stay-at-home mom who was all of a sudden not consumed with the morning routine of school, toys all over the floor, dinner for 5, and bedtime stories. I began reading their story, keeping up with their progress, and wondering how can one family endure the loss of all of their children to such a horrific and senseless act. There wasn't a day for months that the thought of them didn't flood my mind and ache my heart. So I would pray.

They closed their guest book in August and there was no longer a way to keep up with them...they still remained on my mind at random times. I was just thinking of them this week and wishing there was a way to see how they were coping with "the new normal". I heard today the blessing out of this tragedy...the Cobles are pregnant with TRIPLETS! One boy and two girls! They are due in May! "Bittersweet", they say, but a blessing all the way!

{ Borrowed picture from LifetoMotion.com }