While the family sat glued to the television during the Broncos play-off game, the table covered with bowls of hot wings, jalapeno poppers and breaded mozzarella sticks, I wolfed down my salmon salad and tucked myself away in the craft room to attempt a blog post about the hearing we attended yesterday. It was difficult to write; I blamed it on the hooting and hollering, so I bundled up and went for a long, quiet walk in the single digit temperatures. It was just as challenging when I returned, and I may have bled a little too much onto the page. I’m not yet sure about sharing it, so I am going to sleep on it tonight.
In lieu of the post, I’m giving you a glimpse of Webster…the debonair part of The Boy With A Cat Named Webster equation:
A Cat Named Webster
Yeah, he’s kinda melted my “I’ll never have a cat” heart.
Grateful for this wonderful life,
Marie with a 
January 12, 2013 at 8:48 PM
My dear friend… Thank you for having the courage to try to write and share so soon. I cannot imagine how hard that must be. I can, however, say… I love you, I’m praying for you, and I know that with time the Lord will continue to heal your heart. By the way, Webster looks very regal in his bow tie!
January 12, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Cute kitty! I miss mine sometimes, though I gave her up more than a kitty-lifetime ago, and my husband is severely allergic to them, as is my baby brother.
Are you talking about the gunman’s hearing? We saw on the news about it being put off. Stressful, I’m sure.
January 12, 2013 at 10:19 PM
Marie,
I am sorry about having to relive all that happened that night.
There is no explanation for what happened, but God will bring so very much good from this.
Biggest hugs and prayers
Jennifer from Frederick CO
January 12, 2013 at 11:12 PM
I’ve been wondering this week how you and yours have been doing this week. Good that you know who holds you in the Palm of His hands.
January 13, 2013 at 7:04 AM
Praying for you.
January 13, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Take your time to process what happened on Friday, it may take a few days, and then write about it as much as you feel the need. You must re-live the trauma in some way with each legal “event”. Give yourself the time you need and don’t feel like you have to write about it until you feel like it.
God bless you and your family. Your faith is amazing!
January 13, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Wishing you an untroubled heart.
January 13, 2013 at 5:52 PM
Dear Marie, Every part of grief is a very personal piece of the healing. At time it feels OK, even helpful, to share. At other times it must ferment within bfore being poured out to another. I believe you are accompanied on your rocky path by the great Smoother, Comforter Holy Spirit. He will nudge you out of solitude when it is time, and move into that quiet inner place as you need. I know the Spirit is true. I also believe He has given you special wisdom for this gut-wrenching time. I pray for your peace.
Sue
January 14, 2013 at 8:01 AM
I thought about you and your family while hearing the news reports….and prayed….for you, your kids, your family and all of the other families involved. How hard this must be! Share what you want, keep what you will. This is the hardship that the Lord has allowed into your life for your growth and journey into what he wants YOU to become and how YOU can glorify HIM. It does NOT all have to be shared!
January 14, 2013 at 11:01 AM
Webster looks very “Bond”, neither shaken nor stirred.
I know that you and your daughters will find the strength to resist these ‘sneak attacks’ with God’s Word and Spirit, and the support of your family and friends. We all love and support you.
January 14, 2013 at 3:17 PM
I’m praying for you & your daughters this week.
January 15, 2013 at 7:01 PM
I was thinking of you as I heard about the hearings. Continuing to pray for healing for all involved.