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We were blessed: Parents of Alberta girl killed in crash lean on faith to get through grief [Video]

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Josephine and Jason Field are living a parent’s worst nightmare, but are doing so with grace and an unshakeable faith.

“We just take everything day by day. You know, it’s just been endless mercy poured out on us,” Jason said.

It was two weeks ago when the Field’s life was turned upside down. March 28 was a normal day, like so many are before tragedy strikes.

Their four kids and Josephine were taking part in a musical that evening in Flagstaff County, so extended family had come to town.

“Josey’s aunt and uncle were visiting,” Jason said, “And we decided to go to Killam for lunch as a family.”

His wife was in the vehicle ahead with her aunt and uncle, while Jason drove his truck with their four kids: 13-year-old Jacob (Jake), 11-year-old Lincoln, and nine-year-old twins Emma and Madison.

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