There are no words to express the Love of God when faced with a situation like ours. His mercies are new every sunrise. The evil of the violent crime against my sister has been covered over time and again with love. There is testimony after testimony coming in of God’s mercy and grace in this situation.

When I get more time I may begin posting the stories. I know this is a homeschool blog- but if I can teach my children how to get through this with mercy, love, and grace, my work on this planet is complete.

You know the Spirit of God when you see two families hugging each other after an arraignment, the unremorseful accused having just been viewed by the bereaved family, with the County Prosecutor saying, “But for the Grace of God…”

You know the Strength of God when you view a comatose Mother whose lost her firstborn daughter and best friend, completely devoid of most hope and frightened beyond what any human should ever have to endure, get up the next day, face life, and feed her 6 cats.

You know the Grace of God when the men of the family restrain themselves in the courtroom.

You know the Courage of God when motherless children cover over the place of her death with roses and hold a memorial, all by themselves.

When things happen you can go with the good or with the bad. I suggest going with the good because there are gifts beyond immeasurable measure in store.

I could not help but wonder what it was like to be one of the families where tragedy like this happens when it did happen. Most specifically I think of Michelle Gardner-Quinn who was killed in VT recently.

The answer to the question is we are the same people. We are still ourselves, now dealing with a tremendous loss and all our lives forever changed. All who love her are deeply effected.

I am too tired to continue writing but I will be back. Thank you all my friends for your prayers. I am surrounded by the Love of God.