A Little Perspective

I'll probably catch some heat for this one but I feel it's worth it. As most people across the nation have by now heard there was a tragedy in Tucson, AZ over the weekend. A boy made a horrible decision to bring a loaded gun to a Town Hall type gathering where a beloved congresswoman was speaking & where her friends/supporters/innocent passersby were in attendance. The boy decided it was necessary (for reasons we may never know) to shoot these people. Some have since died, some are still in critical condition, others are traumatized but physically okay. In listening to the local news (I am in AZ) or in reading reports of the events I have heard about the heroism, strength & also the losses. Condolences that have poured in, prayers, support coming from around the world. The amazing doctors, first responders, etc who are in charge or have had contact with the injured & are doing their parts to bring about healing. I've heard from the media all about the goings on in the justice system & how they will attempt to bring justice "healing" to the man (others) who are responsible for the horrendous act committed. I agree that justice must be served & all the prayers/condolences are needed for the victims...

Here's where the heat will come in...This boy (yes he's just a boy 22 years on this earth is hardly any time at all) & his family also need our prayers. He is hurt, suffering & misguided. He is still someone's son & I'm sure his mother is hurting at this time also. The boy needs help, whether it's sitting in a prison til the day he dies or being sent to the state hospital for that help...he needs help as does his family!

We as a people...the same lot...humankind need to step in & love our brothers & sisters, especially when we don't understand their actions. I'm sure there were many warning signs that something was amiss before this tragedy, there almost always are. I know that loving those who sin against us isn't ever easy, but until we can do this the peace in the world will always remain just out of our grasp.

I can only imagine how lonely this boy & his family feel right now. I pray for the victims, their families, their friends but I especially am praying right now for the boy, his family, his friends & hope that if there was anyone else acting with him they will feel remorse & do what is right by turning themselves in to the authorities. I pray that the boy & his family get the help they need, that he feels remorse for his actions, & that all involved may find forgiveness & love in the mist of all the heartache.