Dark Waters: Part 1 - A Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Hope

🔍 This miniseries, titled Dark Waters, is based on Isaiah 43:2 and explores the story of a family who faced a tragic river accident.

😢 The parents and their family struggled with the loss of their little boy in the accident.

🙏 Despite the heart-wrenching tragedy, they found strength and support through their faith in God.

🎶 The speaker and his family were involved in a bell choir at Heritage Academy.

🌍 They learned and performed a Hebrew piece called 'O Shalom,' which became a favorite.

💔 During a tragedy involving their son drowning in a river, the speaker shared their story.

💔 Sharing the tragedy emotionally drained the speaker, but they were approached by someone who wanted to share their testimony.

📞 The speaker received a phone call from Steve Wallberg, who was touched by their testimony and wanted them to come share.

😢 Witnessing the tragedy brought back intense emotions for the speaker and others who knew the person involved.

The speaker shares a story about someone who experienced great pain and how it made them more sensitive to the pain of others.

The speaker discusses a tragic event that happened on April 18, 2001, and how it relates to the theme of dark waters.

The speaker explains the background of a canoe trip they took with their family and the excitement leading up to it.

⚡️ The Big South Fork River in Tennessee was mostly calm and safe for canoeing, except for a class 4 rapid called Angel Falls.

🛶 To navigate around Angel Falls, the group had to dock their canoes, carry them for about a quarter of a mile, and then put them back in the water.

🌧️ Due to heavy rains, the sign indicating the approach to Angel Falls was covered with foliage, leading to confusion and navigation challenges.

⚡️ The speaker and their family go canoeing and face the fear of tipping over in rapids.

🙏 Before setting off, the family gathers for a prayer asking for protection.

😅 After some splashing, they realize water has entered the canoe and decide to empty it.

The speaker and Heidi encounter Rapids during their canoe trip

They fall out of the canoe but manage to ride out the Rapids

The speaker mentions a Bible verse and encourages faith in difficult times