This morning started with a phone call. Jami called to tell me that Zach Whitcavitch had died. It turns out he was killed by a drunk driver.
Zach was a 23 year old Marine who recently returned from Iraq. He was also one of my favorite kids when Joel and I taught a 3rd and 4th grade Sunday School class in Dalhart, TX. We got to counsel him at church camp. Some of the grownups thought he was a trouble maker but I absolutely loved that little boy. I still do. After I moved away for college he would write to me and tell me about how much he loved Jesus. I’ve not seen him for over a decade, but I actually talk about him often. I think I was telling Rachel about him just a couple weeks ago.
I love his mama too and my heart aches for her tonight.
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While talking to someone about Zach, I found out that another longtime friend has a brain aneurysm… we’re waiting on new from the doctors.
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Another phone call brought more heartbreaking news: Good friends facing terrible marriage troubles. Of course I can’t share the details, but I’m still crying for them.
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And then the election results. Chief lost the Greene County Sheriff primary. I’m pretty sure Sarah Steelman won’t be our next governor.
I think I’ll go to sleep. Maybe tomorrow will work out better.
I am so sorry friend. That is a lot of news to absorb in one day. Know that I grieve with you, and together we trust that God’s promises are true.
Comment by judi — August 6, 2008 @ 5:53 am
Praying for protection for the heart and mind of you and those you love. Wish I had some magical words of wisdom, but instead I will cry a little with you.
Comment by Debbie — August 6, 2008 @ 8:59 am
I doubt you remember me, I went to people’s church since I was in 6th grade, I moved away from dalhart two years ago, i was really close to kelly and kayce. anyway, i just found out about zach today.
my heart is aching, for kelly and tom, and of course kayce, zach was her best friend, and i can’t spin my head around this.
i’m trying so hard to not be angry, but i am.
anyway, i hope your friend is okay..
and you too
<3 Emily
Comment by Emily — August 6, 2008 @ 4:23 pm
I’m so sorry. Prayng for you, and others who are huring too.
Comment by SingingOwl — August 11, 2008 @ 4:38 pm
So heartbreaking to hear about Zach…
Comment by Politics of a Patriot — August 15, 2008 @ 11:08 am
Its been a year and I e-mailed him not knowing anything of this occurred. His mother was beautiful enough to let me know.
Funny I met him for a minute of my life, yet he was the kind of person who now has effected me enough to be crying when I read those words.
rest in peace soldier.
Comment by Chris — July 28, 2009 @ 11:19 am