Did you hear what the media said today? Did you listen closely? The Amish, who have just had their lives turned upside down by a killer, are FORGIVING him. Not one of the Amish I have seen have said anything about anger. The news they want to share is that within each of them they have found the power to forgive. Grief is still overwhelming in their lives, how could it not be? As humans we are very attached to those we love and wish to share life with them as long as possible on this earth. It is sad to say goodbye, but.........., and this is where it becomes so cool! They know that they will see their loved ones again, and that is the peace that allows forgiveness. WOW! Who can truly say that if put in the same position they could react the same? Praise God for people that share this example. The news media doesn't know what to do. There is no screaming, no anger, and it is hard to make ratings from such a response. Last evening, people gathered to pray and to worship in Lancaster, PA. Hands were raised in praise to the Almighty God who allowed this to happen for a purpose. Was it to show how to forgive? Was it to show how to deal with tragedy? I don't know, but I wept. I didn't weep for the loss of life, rather I wept for the example of love and forgiveness that isn't available under normal conditions. I wept because this group got it. They know that God is over all, and through all and under all. They know that ultimately they will see each other once again, and this time it will be forever. Praise God!