It is 4 1/2 years ago today that Merry was killed. So I am sharing one of
the nine emails I have saved, which she sent to us several days before her
accident:

----- Original Message -----
From: "Merry S Dick" <looneytuneme@juno.com>

Sent: Monday, July 26, 1999 1:31 PM
Subject: The faith of a child.



When a mother saw a thunderstorm forming in mid-afternoon, she worried
about her seven year old daughter who would be walking three blocks home
from school.

Deciding to meet her, the mother saw her walking nonchalantly
along, stopping to smile every time the lightening flashed.

Seeing her mother, the little girl ran to her, explaining happily.
"All the way home, God's been taking my picture!"