Before I jumped in the shower this am I read parts of the morning paper and was really touched by the comments of the victims' families of the Tucson shooting regarding Jared Loughner. Here's group of people that have every right to be vindictive and vengeful but all felt that the decision for Loughner to get treatment for his mental illness and then a possible trial at a later date was the compassionate and right decision. Wow, that's the kind of people we need in our country!
The question for myself is, can I be equally as forgiving and compassionate about all the staff in the hearing impaired community that wouldn't or couldn't deal with Z's mental illness? And especially those that were down right mean to her. And now because our family will be split up and Z will move from home, can I let it go? With the survivors in Tuscon as a guide, maybe I can.
I know this next phase will be very difficult, but you have done tremendous work for years, raising and fighting for this angel. You have put your trust that ALL will be well, because you have done all you've can. You know the footprints in the sand poem? (O, reminded me of that this week) This next phase, you will have to just forgive & let God take care of the rest.
ReplyDeleteEventho, she will be miles from her momma...I will be very close & willing to help you where I can.
Z will always b a part of my life. <3