(This is written with Mijo's permission)
The other evening Scott, Mijo and Nick went to the new supermarket to go shopping. It was evening and as Mijo and Nick got out of the car a man made a bee line for Mijo and touched(grabbed) her in a inappropriate manner. This was done while Scott was coming from the other side of the car. Scott grabbed the man's hand and yelled at him but the man ran away. Scott seeing guards not too far gestured to them and they found him.
In the office of the guards, the man was kicked and beaten by the chief in the presence of the kids. After much stilted conversation, Scott brought the kids home and returned with our field director. They then escorted the man, they being Scott and our field directory, to the police station where the history of this man was revealed. Like many criminals, he had a track record and like many criminals he was not right in the head. Scott likened the situation to the Wild West where justice is meted out then and there. They were going to hold him there and then take him to the mental hospital. He will be released unless his family will pay for him to stay there..
Having said all that, it really isn't about him. It is about Mijo. She came home broken. We have talked and prayed. We realize that it could have been worse, but them why does it have to be. It is bad enough for her, and in the next few weeks we will with the help of others help her process the emotions.
Nick was so terrible mad that he could not do anything, but feels responsible to protect his sister wherever they go. Scott who is wanting to see the Hand of God in the dealing of fallen man is wrestling with a constant desire to continue to do bodily harm.
I was at home, I am an observer. Sometimes it's just not good no matter how much you think through it all...
3 comments:
I am speechless - totally without words. Thankfully I don't need words to pray for each of you - may God work good out of this unhappy situation. I am thankful that Elf and your Dad are coming very soon. They will be able to do listening prayer ministry on-site and I believe that God will use them and others to bring healing. - LEW
Oh Heidi, I am so sorry. My heart breaks for each of you in turn. It's been such a rough couple of weeks and now this. Please know that I continue to pray and my thoughts are with you always.
Hey! You don't know me, but I am a friend of Polly's who happens to be a lifetime CMAer. I read your blog from time to time and pray for your family and Indonesia in general.
I will be praying for Mijo.
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