On July 5th, while Liz and Matthew Hammond were driving through Central Texas with their three children, they didn’t see that the bridge ahead was missing — washed away by powerful floodwaters.
Their van fell straight into the fast-moving river. In the darkness and panic, 17-year-old Malaya somehow found the strength to help her family get out… but she couldn’t save herself.
The water carried Malaya away. A few days later, her body was found — sitting gently under the trees, as if nature was holding her close.
Now the Hammonds have lost everything: their daughter is gone, their car and belongings were destroyed… and their hearts are broken beyond words.
But even in their deep sorrow, they came back to the river — not with anger, but with love — to remember the water that took their child and to honor Malaya’s spirit.
They have always lived simply, never asking for help. But now… they need all of us.
Please — give if you can. And if you can’t, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Their pain is more than anyone should have to bear.
On July 5th, while Liz and Matthew Hammond
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