Goodby Chris-- I Loved You.

I just found out that one of my former students accidentally killed himself last night. He was playing the choking game and it got carried away. Chris was a special kid. He was one of those kids who are hard to like let alone love, but i did. my heart reached for him without my permission and i found myself thinking and worrying about him. Now i wonder, did i do all i could for Chris? Was i all he needed? Did i miss an opportunity to make the difference in his life? I tried, but was it good enough?

I wont know the answers to these questions until i see Jesus someday. All i can do now is try to make a difference in the lives of the young people God brings to me. This has taught me that time cant be wasted. These young people need to have people invest in there lives. They need someone to like them when they think no one else does. I cant waste a single opportunity. I will love them and ask them the questions that need to be asked.

God in heaven, please be with this young mans friends and family. Give them comfort and peace. I know that you can make all things work together for our good if we are called according to your purposes. Help us to be better people. Let this tragedy bring about some good.
In your Holy Sons precious name,
Amen.