With the latest turn of events, we now know what took AJ from this world. However, as WSers, we are also very aware of what the ME did not reveal (the MOD). Without this information, we simply don't know yet whether or not she willingly ingested the substance that ended her life.
I know I need to look at things again with this fact as a lens, because it will make a difference. I know my heart is broken, at the thought of AJ suffering. :cry:
I returned from a week long Christian Youth Camp high up in the mountains today. It was my first time working with this demographic - as my eldest will be promoted in the fall. To be surrounded by so many tweens and teenagers was an amazing and eye opening experience for me. The issues they're dealing with these days are heavy - and AJ's life (and now from her death :rose: ) was reflected in so many of the testimonies I heard from these incredible human beings.
You'd never know it by looking at them. That's something I will forever carry with me from my time there. It was life-changing.
I can't tell you how many times I cried as I watched the sun rise; or as I sang my heart out as the band rocked out with these kids. I could totally imagine AJ there having a blast.
It SO reminded me of the linked photos Zach posted a few months back ("get to know AJ" or something to that effect). Mountain biking and hiking the trails, paintball, and zip lining (sometimes under the stars). That's the AJ who was on my mind and in my dreams all week. I lift Zach and the girls up in prayer, as they must be heartbroken all over again. No matter what, AJ was and always will be a loved daughter and sister.
I really hope that this latest news causes anyone with knowledge of what happened to AJ to speak up and speak out. Her light was extinguished. I know that I couldn't live with myself if I had knowledge of silencing another human's voice. Now is the time to come forward.
AJ's truth will come to light. It has to!
(Apologies for the long post)
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