Tough topic..... how does one ever feel vindicated for the loss of a loved one? I don't think that is possible in the here and now. It may be possible on a higher more spiritual level but finding justice for such crimes as these will never be possible. The loved one will never return to this earth.

I am a pacifist through and through and while I can appreciate people's anger I fear for where that anger takes our society.

But for the Grace of God go I.... one would have to be crazy ill to perform such haneous crimes as to harm a child. I thank God everyday that I don't face demons like that. I thank God I haven't been tortured or abused or treated in anyway that would turn me into a monster like that. But for the Grace of God go I.

I think being angry is too easy. Finding a way to forgive and to pray for healing.... that takes faith and effort and it is the only way to peace.... in my experience.

My heart aches for the suffering of the children and their families. My heart aches equally for the perps and their families. No one should have to live with such pain in their lives. It is heart breaking that we do. Life isn't far. Life isn't easy and it isn't always just. It isn't always easy to love unconditionally.

I pray for all who are hurt and angry and feeling a need for vengence. May peace come to you in your place of hurt. May you know the love of God so well that you can do nothing but shine his light upon the earth.

I don't mean to be flip or disrespectful of people's pain. I just couldn't stay silent after reading the venom. It is poisonous to people's hearts. I appreciate that people are hurting but wishing such horrors on anyone is, in my humble opinion... perpetuating the same hate and evil that motivated the perp to do such evil crimes. It is adding insult to injury. One cannot know love and forgiveness if they are consumed with hate and a need for vengence. There is no vengence to be had. The child will never breath on this earth again. Bringing the perp to salvation needs to be the concern of folks who are motivated by love and peace.

I pray for the peace to come. Blessings everyone.... on this sabbath day of rest, thanks giving and contemplation of God's great Love.