For Brianna, Tyler, and Darion

As I'm sure everyone knows, on Saturday, there was a shooting at the Columbia Mall.  The shooter killed two workers at Zumie's and also himself.  I found out about it shortly after the shooting started, while the police were just getting involved.  Needless to say, much of Saturday was spent watching the news and frantically texting and calling everyone I know back home to make sure everyone was okey.  I knew several people who might have gone to the mall that morning.

I feel strange being thankful that nobody I know was hurt.  I feel grateful for this out of love for my own friends and family, but it feels like a betrayal to the family and friends of the victims.

I don't really have anything profound or eloquent to say about what happened; I am merely asking you all to join me in prayer for the victims and for the shooter, and for their families and friends who are grieving.  Especially for the orphaned daughter of Brianna, and for Darion's family—I don't think anyone saw this coming, and I can't imagine the pain they are feeling.  May God pour His peace into the situation.