Why I am grateful...

This last week my family and I heard relieving news. The Judicial System is keeping the community a safer place. They have decided to deny the appeal of a pedophile. This case has been very close to our hearts, too close. The survivors of this horrific incident are so very dear to me. Where I couldn't protect, the Judicial System did. I want to express my gratitude for the DA that did everything according to the "books" so that there would not be any grounds for the appeal. They, once again, have proven to be our Heroes. I will never forget what they had done, not only for my family, but for society as well. May they always know how grateful I am for their sacrifices, dedication, patience, understanding and willingness to stand up for the innocent. I am eternally grateful for my Heavenly Father who helped us all along the way. Those were the hardest years I have yet to endure. I pray that no one else will have to go through what we did. I know it is a battle that seems to be lost every day. So, for those survivors out there, life moves forward. You are not a victim, you are a survivor. A strong, powerful, beautiful person who survived a horrific ordeal. May you always realize that this doesn't define who you are. It is just another moment in life where you had to show strength, perseverance, bravery, patience and, yes, forgiveness. All acts of true,wonderful, heroic people. My love and respect goes out to all of you.