dermdoc said:

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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Praying for you and yours, Derm.

I am hoping more are found so families can begin their grieving process. I couldn't imagine wondering where my child is.

I'm so sorry for your loss, Derm. So very sorry.

dermdoc said:

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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I am so sorry Derm.

dermdoc said:

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I am so sorry Derm. I have no words other than we'll continue to keep her family and y'all in our prayers.

For those that know people that lost someone, one thing you can do right now is set a calendar reminder for some point in the future to check in on them and tell them you love them. Maybe in August give them a call or text. In September, write them a quick note. In July next year as we approach the 1y mark, write them a letter or give them a call.

Right now, they are likely extremely overwhelmed with everything. But the people around them and checking in on them will dissipate as time goes on. That's when it is time to check in again, because there can be such a big crash as the rest of the world starts to go on with their lives, and they still feel the emptiness of loss.

We are coming up on 5 years since my father died, and it was my Aggie family that stepped up (especially Trouble) more than even my own family or my church. The support I received from other Ags really affected me in ways I still can't adequately express my gratitude for.

Somewhere along the way a few months after my dad died, someone shared this with me and it really did help me understand my own grief.



And remember that every year when the rest of the country is celebrating the 4th with cookouts and fireworks, their grief will be raw all over. Try to think of a way to support them. Now's a good time to set a reminder, because they will need that call or text or letter really bad in a few weeks or months and every 4th of July.

Prayers to you and the Baker family.

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I do not want to share the Facebook post because it was posted to a private account. But you will see she is listed on the canva list.

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Thank you. I absolutely understand -- WE are not the media here but I don't want them scalping this post for sources. I see there is a name and photo so I will consider it confirmed. Another beautiful girl lost.

Continuing to pray for you and your family. I hope that there is a bit of peace provided to the family with her being located. Heartbroken and devastated.

May light eternal shine upon Mary Grace. May God be with you and your family, and may you all know peace.

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https://kerrcountymissing.my.canva.site/kerr-county-fb-updated-missing?fbclid=IwY2xjawLX1ctleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHsh5hcKFS1qJzKE568ilBTzAxA8YcVexaMzkpby3rD-cno9PWoKFjDUFJNTE_aem_94tdFsduM5TQlreLIo4wcw

This was the most up to date source. They have been very diligent in only accepting proof from family and news. I did see Steve Noviello say that some families have reached out and requested no further news done. I can only imagine and hope that they are given peace and privacy

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I know everyone is trying to be helpful, however that pic collage is not 100% accurate.

Peace be with you and yours

Praying for you and your family Derm

Honestly, I wasn't sure if it was. I'll pull it down if you edit yours as well. I felt unsure about posting it, seeing that some families asked for no further news.

Sorry for your loss, derm.

She is a beautiful little girl.

Prayers out for your family and everyone who knew Mary Grace.

Praying for peace for you and your family Derm. Because if HIS grace there will someday be a reunion in His presence.

Lord, lift these families with your presence. Help give the rest of us the capacity to love in the way that your children should be loved.

Prayers for your family, Derm.

That is a really good thought.

dermdoc said:

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Derm, I'm so sorry. This is a post that we were all praying would never come. May God hold you and your family close. We love you.

Derm, my heart breaks for you and your family.

dermdoc said:

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So supposedly they have found Mary Grace's body. Which is good for closure. Thank y'all so much.

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I am sorry. Praying.

dermdoc said:

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My prayers are with you and your family

Derm, I've been praying nonstop for you and your family and will not stop. Prayers of peace, comfort, and love for you guys. I'm so sorry for your loss.

dermdoc said:

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Man, I am so, so sorry. My heart hurts so much for you and your family.

Only thing I can cling to is that Mary Grace walked into God's presence this weekend with a new and perfect body and a closeness to her Lord that you and I can only begin to imagine. ONLY great stuff for her from now on. I am so saddened by what and who she left behind, but so joyous for what she is now experiencing. Your reunion with her will be SUPERB.

Texas_Ag11

One thing to remember when a tragedy like this happens is that having gone off to camp, "goodbyes" were said.

My grandfather passed suddenly while he was home alone. The rest of the family had gone to visit other family across the country. Everyone had been able to say goodbye in some way or another. It just wasn't expected to be final.

dermdoc said:

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So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family.

So very sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry. My prayers for you and your family will continue.

dermdoc said:

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So sorry for your loss. I've been hanging around for 3 days on this thread looking for miracles and hoping she was going to be one of them. Prayers for your family, and the others who have been devastated over the last few days.

dermdoc said:

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Love you buddy.

Subject is the difficulty in notifying people that a flood is coming. The last mile has been discussed.
It's 3 am, black dark. You've got 18 miles of both sides of the Guadalupe river filled to the brim with campers and tourists on July 4 weekend. How do you knock on everyone's door to wake them up and run to higher ground? Who's up at that time watching the weather report? How do you do that about 4000 times in two hours? It's impossible. The NOAA weather service has nothing to do with it. Here in NB and Comal county, we have sirens that go off up and down the Guadalupe and Comal. With all the floods we've had that's what we do.
This effort was not mandated by any government agency or state or federal law. In Kerr county nobody is at fault. Absolutely none and the NWS did their job.

Jesus, take Mary Grace into your arms and fly her home. May her family be comforted in these times. May your peace and grace cover all who are mourning and hurting. We pray this in your name.
Amen.

dermdoc said:

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The New Heaven and the New Earth

Revelation 21 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more.
2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
3 And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God.
4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
5 And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also, he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true."

This is wonderful advice. We lost our 8 year old daughter over 20 years ago, and I agree with all of this.

I'd like to offer some additional suggestions for anyone who is already friends with a family that is grieving a child.

Long term support parent support: The principal at our daughter's elementary school sent a birthday card every year on our sweet girl's birthday. She let us know our daughter continued to be thought of and prayed for as the years passed. I can't tell you what it meant to get that card every year. Consider putting that birthday on your calendar and reaching out.

Another kindness that meant a lot to us was friends and family that journaled about a favorite memory. You'll never forget your child, but stories help preserve little details to enjoy in the years to come.

Long term sibling support: Our grief counselor taught us that kids grieve very differently than adults. They are more in the moment. They aren't afraid to feel joy when they're joyful and be sad when they're sad. If you host a child that lost a sibling, don't be surprised if that kiddo's emotions cycle pretty fast between happy and sad. On the surface it may not seem to have anything to do with their loss. It might anyway. There's only so much frustration a body can take.

Also, as they get older and hit different stages of development they will start to understand the permanence of death in a new way. When that happens grief hits them afresh. In some ways they go back to square one trying to process the loss. It takes a lot of their emotional bandwidth. They might be developmentally/emotionally behind other kids for quite a long time. Their parents may feel like they're failing. Compassion for siblings is a long term commitment throughout their adolescence.

I get a little nervous about sharing online. Hopefully, this doesn't come across as being about us. Our hearts are breaking for these families. I hope this might be helpful to friends/family as they walk with those that are grieving.

God bless and keep them in his arms.