The Amish live apart, yet their small world has been touched with insanity and loss.
Their response is "forgiveness". They even sent their own to the perpetrator's family to offer comfort.
They responded to their loss with compassion, not revenge.
They responded to an act of hatred with an act of love.
They have shown peace when anger filled their "safe world".
To me, their gentle actions speak louder than any words I could possibly say.
For that, I'll continue to respect the Amish.
They evidence the beliefs that they live by.
I wish them peace while they confront their losses.
May their gentle children also rest in peace.
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