Two Nelson County residents were killed in the deadly terror attacks in Mumbai, India on November 26, 2008. A year later, the family of Alan and Naomi Scherr and the Synchronicity community are still trying to heal.

On that day, Kia Scherr's life forever changed. She lost her husband, Alan, and daughter, Naomi, when terrorists attacked hotels, cafes and train stations in Mumbai, India.

Alan and Naomi were at the Oberoi Hotel Cafe when they were shot and killed. They were in India on a spiritual retreat.

A flame remains lit at the Synchronicity Sanctuary, reminding Kia and others that life is eternal and that Alan and Naomi are ever-present around them.

"It's been a tremendous process, both inner, in terms of having to experience the depths of that grief, and the pain that comes from that," says Kia.

Kia says she finds peace in the Faber, Virginia spiritual community, Synchronicity, where she lived with Alan and Naomi. She also finds comfort in the people she meets every day.

"People just come up and they embrace me. They say 'can I hug you? I'm so sorry for your loss,'" says Kia.

Master Charles Cannon, the spiritual leader of the Synchronicity community, was also on the retreat in India. He says family and friends still hold Alan and Naomi close to their hearts.

"We are continuing. They are very much a part of us in spirit, and that's not only comforting to us, but also beautiful," says Cannon.

A year after her devastating loss, Kia is still trying to understand how people could carry out such a heinous crime against humanity.

"[There's] no love there. Must be coming in essence from fear, so love is missing in that case. My natural reaction is just to send love and passion. What suffering must there be in them to carry out an attack like that," asks Kia.

Kia and Cannon have started an organization called One Life Alliance in response to the Mumbai attacks. They hope the cause will teach others the power of peace.