I must confess that I am struggling with myself as I try to wrap my mind around a local tragedy that occurred recently.
An extended family is dealing with the grief of losing their matriarch and patriarch by the hand of a man who entered their home with the intent of doing great bodily harm. Not only did he take the lives of these two beloved individuals but he also severely beat their son who was in the habit of routinely checking in on his parents daily.
I do know some of the family members and I suspect this is why this tragic incident has been on my mind almost continually since I learned details about what happened.
I pray for justice to be served, for the family to be comforted by memories and each other as they wrestle with feelings that probably span the gamut from grief, rage, bewilderment, incredulity, despair, anger, and disbelief.
How would I react? Would I not feel that 'an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth' should prevail?
I truly do not understand what purpose this horrible event could possibly have. I am left puzzled beyond comprehension and wondering WHY????????????????????????
Ancora imparo
