Loss For Words....

I know it's hard to believe that I would title my post, "Loss For Words", as I always seem to have something to say, but today that's how I feel. My heart is breaking for a family I have never met, will never meet, and only heard about today in the paper, but we have something in common. Something I rarely talk about, as this blog is dedicated to the history of our son and helping us remember every moment, but today after reading about another Police Officer being killed in the line of duty I felt it was something I should talk about.

Last evening, Officer Kerstetter was responding to a 911 call of a man exposing himself to a fellow neighbor and her daughter. It sounds like he went to the suspects home, knocked on the door, walked through the door and the man who was 58 years old opened fire on the Officer. Officer Kerstetter radioed Officer down, and back-up rushed to the scene, killing the suspect after gunfire was exchanged. Officer Kerstetter was a 15-year veteran in Law Enforcement, and left behind a Wife and 3 children. According to the article he was a stellar Police Officer, was everyone's friend. (All my information was found here.)

I just don't understand, I don't know what to say, I just don't......I don't know, I mean I have lots to say and feelings to expose but I can't because I know it's not my place to judge. The suspect is being judged by his Maker and for whatever reason why he opened fire on Officer Kerstetter will never be known, but I do know one thing being a Police Officer's wife my heart is breaking for his wife who had to tell their 3 children that Daddy isn't ever coming home again. Although he is a Hero, and will be remembered for his bravery that still doesn't make it easier and this just hit home way too hard today.......

So tonight, please remember Officer Kerstetter and his Family in your prayers, and remember all the Law Enforcement people who everyday put their lives on the line to Protect and Serve for nearly not enough compensation. I know every night before Nico's Daddy leaves, we tell him to "be careful and we love you" and I pray that I never have to tell my child, "Daddy isn't coming home".............