Preston Rowley

I am struggling with the words to write. I'm not sure how to begin. What seems like the perfect weekend ended in tragedy for us. On Sunday morning, Eric had discovered that one of our best friends, Preston, had taken his own life. We both have so many feelings racing through us--disappointment, sadness, anger, frustration, the list could go on.

Teri his wife is doing as well as can be expected. She's surrounded by love from her friends and family. Eric and I have also been surrounded by love from our friends and family. We both are staying strong and are working to seek counseling to get through this. I've been praying every moment I can for God to provide Eric the strength to forget Sunday morning and replace it with happy memories of Preston.

One thing is for sure...I adore and love my husband. He's the strongest person I know. I knew I married an amazing man but after Sunday he's truly my hero. Aiden is so lucky to have a role model like him.

Please keep all of us in your thoughts and prayers as we journey down the road to healing. As a wise man reminded us this morning...

I waited patiently for the LORD to help me, and he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. He has given me a new song to sing, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see what he has done and be astounded. They will put their trust in the LORD.

Psalm 40:1-3