It's really easy to watch tragic stories on the news and not really think about the fact that actual people are involved. It's hard to stop and really think about them---putting yourself in their shoes. When we see this kind of stories, most of the time I think we feel a momentary sadness for the people, and then just go on with our day. I'm as guilty as anyone. I'm busy--so I might see a headline on MSN and say a quick prayer for the people and go back to whatever motion I'm working on.
Today I was reading about the mine collapse in West Virginia. I was looking at the pictures of the families and friends of the miners who have been killed, or who are still missing. When you look at the faces and remember that there are actual people--wives and mothers and sisters and children--it's a lot harder to just go on with your day. With these faces, I really tried to think about how that would feel if I were in their shoes. It could be any of us....
Please take a moment today to think about the people, and to look at their faces. You can read about some of the miners who lost their lives. Pray for peace and comfort for the families today. One day, God forbid, it could be our face that people are looking at. I would hope they would return the kindness. 
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