🕊️ 105 Lives Lost in the Texas Floods
It’s not just a number.
It’s a collection of stories that ended too soon.
Families torn apart. Futures stolen. Names we should never forget.
A father whispered, “I love you” as the rising waters surrounded him.
Two little sisters found each other’s hands — even in death, they stayed together.
A camp counselor didn’t run, but stayed behind to save others.
Eight-year-old children went to bed laughing, never to wake up.
Mothers, teachers, neighbors… vanished in the blink of an eye.
💔 They didn’t get a warning.
They didn’t get a second chance.
And neither did their loved ones.
So, what would you do differently…
if today were your last normal day?
Would you still brush off your partner’s words?
Still leave that apology unsaid?
Still keep that “I love you” you meant to say?
Because life comes with no guarantees.
There are no promises.
No extra time.
One message. One hug. One more moment.
Sometimes, that’s all you get.
Last night, a mother waited for her daughter’s call.
She picked up the phone.
But all she heard was silence.
So tonight, if you’re lucky enough to sit beside someone you love —
Hold them close.
Say the words. Forgive. Laugh. Cry.
Let them know they matter.
Because in the end, love is all we really have —
and regret is too heavy to carry.
🙏 To the grieving families tonight,
We send you our hearts.
May healing come.
May the world never forget.
And may we all live a little kinder — for those who no longer can.