Alaina

I was sure by now

God You would have reached down

And wiped our tears away

Stepped in and saved the day

But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining

As the thunder rolls

I barely hear Your whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away

And I'll praise You in this storm

And I will lift my hands

For You are who You are

No matter where I am

And every tear I've cried

You hold in Your hand

You never left my side

And though my heart is torn

I will praise You in this storm

I remember when

I stumbled in the wind

You heard my cry to you

And you raised me up again

My strength is almost gone

How can I carry on

If I can't find You

But as the thunder rolls

I barely hear You whisper through the rain

"I'm with you"

And as Your mercy falls

I raise my hands and praise the God who gives

And takes away
I lift my eyes unto the hills

Where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord

The Maker of Heaven and Earth

~Casting Crowns; Praise You In This Storm

Alaina, I miss you so much my dear friend. I can't begin to describe the hurt and pain I feel right now knowing I'll never see you here on this earth again. My heart is aching so much for Josh right now, I don't even know what to say. What you two had was more than perfect and I still can't believe it's gone. I'm going to miss everything about you, my sweet friend, especially your brightness that you brought to my life. The way you lived and your life always challenged me to be sure of what I believe so I would be able to give an answer to anyone who asks, of the hope that is in me! I've been praying so hard for your mom, your dad, Kelsey, Jacob, all of the Beasleys and closest friends you left behind almost every waking moment. In the deepest moments of grief and pain in the hearts of His children, I believe God weeps with us. I know His heart is breaking for Josh, for your family, for the Beasleys, and for your dearest friends.

I praise you God, for You are sovereign. You see the whole picture even if I don't.

May I trust in YOU, knowing that you are faithful

and will "work all things for good to those who love you."

"the LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD."

Job 1:21

I love you girl and I can't wait to see you in Heaven!

and one more final thing...I am wishing that you could play more basketball.

(this was Alaina's final facebook status message...)