Cassidy Stay, a remarkable survivor who lost her entire family at just 15, shares her incredible journey of resilience. She reflects on cherished family memories and the laughter that once filled her home. Cassidy discusses the power of positivity and humor in overcoming trauma, and how a heartfelt letter from a beloved author brought her comfort. Most movingly, she speaks about her unshakeable faith in Jesus Christ and the hope of being reunited with her loved ones, emphasizing the transformative power of love and connection.
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Only God Can Save Now
Cassidy recognized the attacker's craving for power through their evil acts and asserts only God can save him now.
This belief helped her reclaim control over her emotions and reject the murderer's influence over her life.
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J.K. Rowling's Comforting Letter
After the tragedy, Cassidy received a personal letter from J.K. Rowling, written as Dumbledore, which brought her comfort.
She had loved the Harry Potter series, and Rowling's outreach gave her light in dark times.
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Hope in Eternal Reunions
Cassidy finds hope in the LDS belief of eternal families and the resurrection, imagining reunions with her family.
She especially looks forward to seeing her brother without disabilities and learning from her parents as an adult.
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The Harry Potter series, written by J.K. Rowling, follows the journey of Harry Potter, an orphan boy who discovers he is a wizard. The series spans seven novels, each corresponding to one year of Harry's life at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry, along with his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, navigates the magical world, confronts various challenges, and ultimately faces off against the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, who murdered Harry's parents and seeks to dominate the wizarding world. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and the struggle between good and evil.
At just 15 years old, Cassidy Stay endured the unimaginable—the tragic loss of her entire family in a horrific act of violence. Left for dead, she survived by pretending to be lifeless, and with remarkable courage, alerted police to the killer’s next target, potentially saving many more lives. Now, a decade later, Cassidy reflects on her journey through grief, healing, and unshakable faith. In this week’s episode, she shares how the gospel of Jesus Christ has sustained her, the peace she’s found in His promises, and the hope of being reunited with her loved ones again.
2:34- Remembering a Family 7:05- A Choice to Be Happy 9:06- The Day That Changed Everything 31:55- Victim Impact Statement 37:36- Dumbledore’s Letter 40:26- A Future Reunion 45:00- Giving Burdens to Christ 53:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?
“I have something to look forward to and, for me, if I don’t have that, what am I doing? If I’m not working for that, what am I working towards? I am so excited to see my family again.”