Posted on 04/20/2004 10:16:58 PM PDT by doug from upland
Cassie was a lovely flower…and she trusted in His power
We can feel the loss as friends and family grieve
And when she faced a terror we cannot conceive
Said "I believe…I believe"
We have learned from books and college…we've amassed tremendous knowledge
But there's still some things we'll never understand
For what will happen rest assured that it is planned
It's in His hand…in His hand
With God…she's now with God in heaven
With God…she's with Him today
With God…she's now with God in heaven
With God…He brought Cassie home
Life is sometimes very hollow…there is pain and there is sorrow
And we wonder if a broken heart can mend
But there is something more important in the end
No, don't pretend…don't pretend
With God…she's now with God in heaven
With God…she's with Him today
With God…she's now with God in heaven
With God…He brought Cassie home
(Repeat chorus)
April 23, 1999
We have not read any papers nor watched much TV since we learned our Cassie was a victim, but I am told that she was the young woman who boldly answered to a gunman, “YES” when he asked if she believed in God, prompting him to pull the trigger.
Cassie’s response does not surprise us. Her life was rightly centered around our Lord Jesus. It was for her strong faith in God and his promise of eternal life that she made her stand. It is clear to me that this tragic incident has been thrown back into the face of Satan and his followers with an impact that is much greater than what was intended for us, God's children.
Misty, Chris, I, all our family and Cassie’s youth group are proud of her. We will painfully miss her every day of our lives. She truly was our “little buddy” and a terrific friend to her brother Chris.
To all young people who hear this, don't let my daughter’s death be for nothing. Make your stand. If you're not in the local churches youth group, try it. They want you and will help support you in doing what is right. Its not easy, you will need one another.
To all the parents across our nation I would say, “Do you know what your kids are doing? Do you ever verify?” You should. We are the front line in all issues regarding our children.
To everyone, we thank you for your parents, they are working. Also, deep heart felt gratitude to our friends, family, church and all others who have given their time, talent, love and resources to help us through this awful time.
For all people who wish to help support the new work Cassie’s stand has initiated, please send donations to:
The Cassie Bernall Fund
C/o West Bowles Community Church
12325 West Bowles Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80127
For further details, please contact Dave Beatty at (303) 972-4905.
Funds will be used to meet youth group facility growth and expenditures caused by this event, and missions for Christ.
Brad Bernall
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