I am another that even as I did all I could do to worship and walk with our Lord I have felt alone and outcast. I have been lost and without direction. I have made bad decisions and yet held those I have loved in my arms to comfort them. I finally found my forever husband at the age of 41 and married in 2009 . We were blessed with a miraculous child from God 2 years later when I was 44 almost 45. My husband had lived through 2 bouts of Hodgkins lymphoma and I had suffered PCOS. We did not at the time use infertility treatments, this was Gods divine intervention. What an amazing miracle! Turned out we were actually pregnant with twins, the doctor told us that the hormone levels from twins was why I could actually have a successful pregnancy. We lost her twin at somewhere between 15-17 weeks. Heartbreaking for the love of the child we would not hold yet we knew Gods works through our blessings. Our child we could not hold is named Karma. That child was the blessing of sacrifice the Lord bestowed on us. Karma will forever live in my heart.

Now, our precious daughter has not had an easy time. She was plagued by sensory issues from early on and although she was gifted and talented, was bullied and set apart. She was eventually diagnosed with Autism at 13. Just a year ago. I had been fighting for help since she was a toddler but things were not yet known. I am so happy that more is being known about Autism and their struggles more and more. She went through what is called Autistic Burnout starting two years ago. Teenage depression is so much more prevalent now. My heart has never hurt and bled so hard!

We have been recently blessed by our relatives, both grandmothers and an uncle coming to live with us! She hasn’t had the opportunity of family togetherness since she was 3! Our daughter has had experiences no one would wish their child to have at a young age and yet I know there are those that have suffered worse.

I have more to share but I think this is enough for now.

I have come so much closer to God and to wanting fellowship in the last several years than ever. It is glorious of God and yet so painful that Charlie would

be the strength in our bond. We must come together in strength and community for the Lord Our God Most High who’s blessings are innumerable and let us always hold Charlie Kirk who sacrificed the ultimate sacrifice, and his family and children in our thankful hearts for strengthening our connection with faith and community. I am so thankful, my heart pours out to Erika and your children and family🙏🕊️ Thank you for your strength and your love and your example🙏🕊️ May God heal your heart, steady your heart, your spirit and your path. May your heart be wrapped with ever

lasting love and kindness. ❤️🕊️✝️🙏