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Stephanie Donati's avatar

Not that you need my “stranger on the internet” encouragement... but thank you for your vulnerability in sharing your story. It can’t be easy to relive these moments but you do it because it matters. If one mind is changed it’s worth it. If one child is saved it’s worth it. If one gun is locked up or given up or whatever small step is taken - it’s worth it.

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Jennifer Howland's avatar

To see a violent act continually happen--even if for seconds, is just horrific. Even once would be horrible. Even if the person is caught, a life, lives are gone in front of you. I cannot imagine. It was brave of all of you to run outside, taking your lives into your hands to see if you could help. Again, I just cannot imagine.

There are violent things I saw on the mission field in Asia that I was not able to process until years later. There were things I heard, heard of, tried to help with...some turned out, some didn't, and there are countless I have to still pray about because I can't afford to wonder. I thank God for God.

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