Thursday, January 21, 2010

There are times when keeping a journal is difficult. Issues are tough- and upsetting. This world isn't all pretty sunrises and happy children. Life is complicated and full of trials. That is just fact. You would think I would learn that and accept things more easily.

Yesterday was hard. I am not even sure how to write about it because it is so upsetting. I literally almost threw up when I heard the news.

Our children's Pastor- Barry Kirkwood was dismissed from our church/school yesterday. He was taken into custody on sexual misconduct charges from Florida. The incident occurred over 10 yrs. ago. We don't know any details-we are all in shock!

He was at school and did chapel yesterday for the Elementary as usual.
I am not sure what went down from there-but we did get the urgent update from Beau later in the evening. Barry's wife works for the GBI here in Atlanta. I can't imagine that these charges are for real. And- why 10 yrs. later? None of it makes sense.
I couldn't sleep last night at all.
I have just loved Pastor Barry! He has done such a wonderful job with the kids ministry. The school kids just love him. He was amazing to us during Daddy's sickness and passing.
Momma is going to really be hurt by this for sure.
I just pray that this isn't true and that it doesn't ruin his life. He has his family and their farm here. It is just all more than I can take in.
I am so sad! Satan schemes and wonders about to do all he can to destroy testimonies and create chaos and confusion. His attacks are far reaching and relentless.
My heart is so heavy today.
I am just praying that the Lord is glorified in this somehow and someway...
Hopefully today will bring some answers and help us see things more clearly.
~angie