About two years ago a three year old, Sophie, was the victim of a bizarre car accident in which a motorist drove into a child car centre. She was severely burned, but, with huge courage and many operations, recovered. Today, shockingly, she was thrown 18 metres while crossing a road in her wheelchair. She is in critical condition, on life support.
I have read many prayers for her and confessions of anguish and disbelief that such fury can twice strike such an innocent. I don't have any words to sum up my feelings.
Only this prayer.
Dear Sophie
Twice you have been unfairly struck down through no fault of your own. Once you were burnt, now you are crushed. I am sad for you and grieve for you. But I am helpless to act. We are all disconsolate.
May God bless you. May He whisper kind words, soothing words to you. May His hand be upon you. May He support your body. May He replenish your spirit. May He help you to fight once again. May He carry you up this steep hill. May He touch you with love, His boundless,luminous love.
May Jesus hear this prayer
Amen.
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