Death, Life and Hope

It's been a very busy week since my last post. Never too late doesn't seem exactly appropriate for this post, as for one, it is too late. Patrick Poteat took the life of his wife, Kalyn Denise on January 5, 2010. They were married a very short time and struggled as many young couples do. What could have prompted this attack? That may be a question without an answer, as Patrick himself doesn't seem to know. As family members struggle with the loss of their daughter, granddaughter, sister and niece, Patrick struggles with the loss of his wife. I wonder what he thinks, how he feels and if he sleeps at night. The torture he endures daily must consume him. For Kalyn, it is too late, not so for Patrick. Where there is breath, there is life; where there is life, there is hope. Hope in Salvation, for life eternal for peace in this world despite this despicable act. How will he ever forgive himself?  Will he ever forgive himself? How will he survive a 15 year to life sentence in California's maximum security prison? These things cross my mind and weigh heavy on my heart. I commit to pray for him everyday, along with the rest of my kids. Some would wonder why I care and would be very angry if they knew I felt this way. I attribute the condition of my heart to a spiritual gift of mercy that the Lord has blessed me with. I praise HIM for the ability to love. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! To God be the glory!