Horrible News

How in the world do they report 12 miners found and alive? And then they report three hours later that they are dead?

This is miscommunication at its absolute worst.

TALLMANSVILLE, W.Va. - In a stunning and heartbreaking reversal, family members were told early Wednesday that 12 of 13 trapped coal miners were dead — three hours after they began celebrating news that they were alive.

I’m saddened at the news. I’m also angered at the miscommunication.

I watched a woman interviewed on the news at the mining site after the report that 12 miners were found alive state, “This proves that God as our creator provides miracles.”

Chaos broke out in the church and a fight started. About a dozen state troopers and a SWAT team were positioned along the road near the church because police were concerned about violence. Witnesses said one man had to be wrestled to the ground when he lunged for mining officials.

These are the same people of faith that were hugging and kissing and rejoicing and praising God for a miracle three hours before.

It’s a complete one hundred eighty degrees from their thanks to God for a miracle. You thank someone for giving you a gift. Do you blame the same person for taking it away?

I don’t blame them for their reaction.

I’m shocked.

I’m upset.

I heard myself say after the good news, “Thank God.”

Now I’m speechless.