Twenty four hours ago, I had never heard of a little girl named Somer that lived in Florida. I first heard of her when my mother in law said to me, "Did you hear about that seven year old thats missing in Florida?" yesterday morning. That evening, my mom picked me up so we could do our weekly grocery shopping together. As we got in the car, and said goodbye to my little ones who were outside playing, my mom said to me, "Did you hear that they found that little girl... in a landfill." I was devastated. I dont understand how evil our world is. I dont know any specifics on this case, but who even needs to, to know that its sick, evil, I cant even think of enough bad words to describe this kind of horror.

This morning, I woke up very early (and Im no where near being a morning person, so that rarely happens!) partly because my stomach hurt. But also, because, I dont know why, but I kept thinking of this little girl and her mother. Praying for the mother. How devastated she must be, my heart  just breaks for this woman. Then, the news came on. They ran a story about her and talked to the mom. They asked her repeatadly if she felt guilty. Why would they do this to her? Of course she does, what mother wouldnt. It was then that the mother broke down in tears. After getting her to this point by their questioning, the news lady said "aw well, you cant blame yourself dear" My heart broke even more for her. I was bawling. I mean, tears streaming down my face and guts wrenching, as if it was my own daughter.

Then the news said that she had siblings who were with her right before she disappeared. I couldnt even handle the death of my brother when I was 30 years old,. let alone being a small child.

My heart breaks for this family. Today, they have to go to a funeral home and prepare a funeral for a 7 year old. That should never have to happen. But, living in a fallen world we have to deal with it. But when it happens this way... sick... just sick. I dont know if this family knows our awesome God, but I pray for them. I pray that God will wrap His awesome loving arms around them today. And that somehow, He wouldget glory thru this. That, if they dont know Him, that they would come to know Him thru this tragedy. And to know that thier precious little one is in Heaven with Jesus right now, safe and sound.  

The mother stated that what keeps her going is that she wants to make sure that justice is paid. It will be. I hope they get this person off the street before he can attack again. But even if they cannot find him, God knows exactly where he is, what he has done, and will give just punishment to him. This precious child was important to God as well.

I dont know that I could survive the loss of one of my children. But my God says "My grace is sufficient" and "I can do all things thru Christ who strengthens me" Lord, today I pray for your grace and strength on this family.