It is sad that the families will have to deal not only with their own grief, but also have to reconcile it with the judgment or 'purpose' of god. That can make it so much more confusing and burdensome.
Of course, god being double-predestinarian Calvinist, it was predestined for his glory.
Of course, god being double-predestinarian Calvinist, it was predestined for his glory.