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Pull Up a Chair

Pull Up a Chair

By Maria Shriver
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How was your Fourth of July holiday?

It feels almost impossible to even ask that question in light of the devastating news out of Texas this weekend.

Like many of you, my heart has been heavy. The tragedy unfolding in Central Texas—the flooding, the dozens killed, the many still missing—has left so many of us feeling shaken. My spirit felt especially crushed by the story of the girls missing from Camp Mystic. I can’t begin to imagine what it would be like to send your child off to camp and wake up to such heartbreaking news. My heart is with the families still waiting for answers, and with those grieving the sudden, unimaginable loss of a loved one.

In the midst of all of this, it can feel disorienting to return to the everyday rhythms of life. But still, I find myself wanting to check in with you this morning. How are you doing today, and how did you spend your holiday weekend? Did you gather with anyone? Did it go as planned?

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