There was a shooting in Greenwood on Sunday. A young man opened fire on the food court, killing three people and wounding two, before he himself was shot and killed by another young man. The first young man had been planning his heinous deed for some time. The second young man had just planned on a nice night out with his girlfriend.
I've been thinking about what happened off and on all week. Understandably so, I guess. I was just at that mall last Friday night. It's a nice spot to walk when it's raining, and of course, do a little shopping from time to time. We sometimes eat lunch in that food court. Because this is the world we live in, it usually crosses my mind at least once when I'm in there that it's actually a great target for bad people. But then to know that the murderer lived just down and across the street from me... that he could have blown up and burned down his apartment building. When I do feel anything (because this world has numbed me), it's just profound sadness. I'm sad that people died for incredibly stupid reasons. I'm sad that a young man had to fire his weapon and kill another young man in defense of others. And I'm sad that the murderer felt there were no other options in life but to inflict misery upon others. I wish I or someone else had met him before and offered him the hope of Jesus. I'm sad that there are others out there who will never be told and will spend their lives in torment.
Come quickly, Lord. Or help us work faster.
Obviously, our work does not end. And I, at least, have felt a new sense of urgency. Unfortunately, I can't do much until translators send in work. So, this week has been spent on the special project. But it is done! Mostly. I shall reveal all in due time, but suffice to say I'm quite proud of it. And I think it will be well received.
Sarah, Lydia, and I took Thursday afternoon off to go to the county fair. It was partly as a reward to ourselves for a long summer of hard work, partly an excuse to see some sunshine, and partly in defiance of villainy. We had a lovely time.
Do keep yourselves safe this weekend and always. Pray for this world. Check in on your friends and neighbors. Preach peace.
Bye!
I hadn't heard about this, absolutely devastating. Praying with you.
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