56 ~ Newspaper & Classmate's Letter

By Kay Heitsch

Soon after I received the award, the people at the Peale Center sent the letter, "In Loving Memory of Todd," along with the announcement that I had received the Norman Vincent Peale Award, to our local newspaper.

Much to my surprise, the newspaper decided to publish the story with Todd's picture.

It wasn't long afterwards that I received a letter from a classmate of Todd's.

In the letter, this girl explained that when she heard Todd had been in an accident, she prayed that Todd would live, and God would do what was best for the Kingdom.

When she learned Todd had died, she was devastated. As a result, she was angry and her faith was shaken.

But now, after reading the newspaper and seeing all the good things God was doing through Todd's death, her faith was restored.

I was blessed that this sweet classmate of Todd's took the time to write me and share how her faith had been restored.

I don't believe God causes tragedy, but I believe God uses these tragedies to accomplish what is right for His kingdom.