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CHRISTIAN BREAKING NEWS: “We Know Our Words Cannot Help, but We Believe the Prayers of So Many Americans Will”: Former President George W. Bush [#WordsCannotHep #PrayersWillHelp]

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Former President George W. Bush shared a heartfelt message following the tragic flooding in Central Texas that has claimed over 80 lives, including many children at Camp Mystic.

Writing from Kennebunkport, Maine, Bush acknowledged the limits of words in such sorrow but expressesdstrong faith in the power of nationwide prayer and community support.

He and Laura Bush offer condolences, honor first responders, and call on Americans to unite in compassion during this time of grief.

🕊️ “We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling. Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know.”

Bush’s message resonates as a personal and compassionate outreach during this tragic event.

Former President George W. Bush, writing from Kennebunkport, Maine on July 6, 2025, expressed deep sorrow following the devastating flash floods in Central Texas. In his statement:

He and Laura Bush extend their heartfelt prayers and support to fellow Texans “on this day of prayer.”

They are “heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling,” especially those who lost children.

They thank first responders and volunteers searching for the missing and comforting the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe River.

While acknowledging that words offer little relief, they believe in the power of prayers from Americans everywhere

This statement comes amid a crisis where over 80 people have died in Central Texas—including at least 28 children—with many still missing, particularly from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp destroyed when the Guadalupe River rose dramatically

Bush also has personal ties to the camp: Laura Bush once worked there as a counselor during her college years

🕊️ Context & Impact
The death toll continues to climb, with authorities focusing on rescue efforts. Camp Mystic remains central in recovery operations

Criticism has grown over emergency preparedness—especially the lack of timely alerts and sirens in Kerr County

State and federal resources, including FEMA, have been activated following the disaster declaration by President Trump

Bush’s message resonates as a personal and compassionate outreach during this tragic event.

https://www.bushcenter.org/newsroom/statement-by-president-george-w-bush-on-flooding-in-texas

https://www.facebook.com/TheBushCenter/posts/1177295274440452
Source: George W. Bush Presidential Center Facebook Account, @TheBushCenter

KENNEBUNKPORT, MAINE – “On this day of prayer, Laura and I are holding up our fellow Texans who are hurting. We are heartbroken by the loss of life and the agony so many are feeling. Those who have lost their precious children are facing a grief no parents should ever know. We are grateful to the first responders and volunteers who are working to find the missing and comfort the grieving at Camp Mystic and along the Guadalupe. We know our words cannot help, but we believe the prayers of so many Americans will.”
-President George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States and Founder of the George W. Bush Institute

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