Finding Faith When Tragedy Strikes
“Marie, this just happened this afternoon. I’m wondering if our parents know anyone there.” This unexpected text from a close friend jolted me from my peaceful, picture-perfect SoCal Sunday. Suddenly, the news of a shooting at a Taiwanese church in Laguna Woods became very personal. More texts trickled in about elderly friends — those I grew up calling auntie and uncle — who were there for the worship service but left early, and then one who was present when the shooting occurred during their luncheon. Amahs and agongs, like those whom our family had shared many meals with and gathered…