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Blue Springs, MO —
To the editor:
Like everyone else, I’m stunned by the gruesome act of this young man at Sandy Hook Elementary.
With my work of cleaning up and restoring these scenes for almost two decades, I have seen more than my share of mass murder, killing sprees, not to discount the countless suicides and other traumatic death scenes I was involved with. Many years ago, as I performed my work, I’d ask myself this very question of why, time and time again. I would struggle with finding an answer that made sense. Each time I felt I came close to justification on any situation, it would all dissolve, much like trying to blend vinegar and oil. Shake it hard enough and it appears as though it will come together but stop shaking and it all separates. I suffered for not being able to make sense of it all. It changed the way I viewed life and death.
Then one day, as though God Himself was speaking to me, the Spirit explained I shouldn’t be asking myself this question of why because, “A rational mind cannot understand an irrational act.” This simple yet profound statement saved my mind, and as I’ve passed this along to others they’ve reported at times the solace it has given them. I know it seems odd that I don’t question why, but this is a comprehensive understanding of life. We can always argue why an act like this would be wrong, wasteful, insane, devastating, etc. May the love of God, family and friends console those left behind.
If you are really struggling with this or any other event that is similar within your life, you may want to web search critical incident stress syndrome and seek someone to talk to.
To the editor:
Like everyone else, I’m stunned by the gruesome act of this young man at Sandy Hook Elementary.
With my work of cleaning up and restoring these scenes for almost two decades, I have seen more than my share of mass murder, killing sprees, not to discount the countless suicides and other traumatic death scenes I was involved with. Many years ago, as I performed my work, I’d ask myself this very question of why, time and time again. I would struggle with finding an answer that made sense. Each time I felt I came close to justification on any situation, it would all dissolve, much like trying to blend vinegar and oil. Shake it hard enough and it appears as though it will come together but stop shaking and it all separates. I suffered for not being able to make sense of it all. It changed the way I viewed life and death.
Then one day, as though God Himself was speaking to me, the Spirit explained I shouldn’t be asking myself this question of why because, “A rational mind cannot understand an irrational act.” This simple yet profound statement saved my mind, and as I’ve passed this along to others they’ve reported at times the solace it has given them. I know it seems odd that I don’t question why, but this is a comprehensive understanding of life. We can always argue why an act like this would be wrong, wasteful, insane, devastating, etc. May the love of God, family and friends console those left behind.
If you are really struggling with this or any other event that is similar within your life, you may want to web search critical incident stress syndrome and seek someone to talk to.
